What is the timeline for registering a property sale with the Dubai Land Department?

When you register a property sale in Dubai through an authorised Real Estate Registration Trustees Centre, such as EGSH, the transaction is usually completed during a single visit. Once all documents are verified and fees are paid, the Dubai Land Department issues the new ownership certificate within 20 minutes.

What is the process for property sale registration in the UAE?

The DLD property registration process records the legal transfer of ownership between a seller and a buyer in Dubai. It is performed by an authorised Real Estate Registration Trustees Centre. It includes the following main stages: submission of required documents, verification of compliance with DLD regulations, entry of transaction details into the official system, and issuance of the ownership certificate upon payment of the prescribed fees.

What documents are required to register a property sale in Dubai?

To complete a property transfer, the DLD requires an E.NOC from the developer in freehold areas, obtained via the Dubai REST App; the Emirates ID of both seller and buyer, or a valid passport for non-residents; and a legal power of attorney if a representative acts on behalf of either party. For companies, unregistered entities must complete the company registration procedure before proceeding with the sale.

Can foreigners register a real estate sale in Dubai?

Foreign nationals can register property in designated freehold areas in Dubai. The procedure is identical to that for UAE nationals, requiring valid identification, an applicable no-objection certificate, and payment of DLD fees.

How does the property sale registration process in Dubai differ for companies?

For companies, the sale registration process includes an additional step. If the entity has not previously participated in a property transaction, its details must be recorded in the Dubai Land Department system before the sale can be registered. This ensures the legal capacity of the company to own or transfer property is formally recognised.

Sale Registration in Dubai, UAE – Dubai Land Department Sale Registration Application

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Sale Registration Services in Dubai

Official DLD Process for Property Ownership Transfer

Register your property sale in Dubai at EGSH, an authorised Real Estate Trustee Centre under the Dubai Land Department (DLD). Our consultants handle the full registration process—verifying ownership documents, calculating DLD fees, coordinating with both parties and their banks (if applicable), and issuing the electronic Title Deed and e-map upon completion. The entire procedure is processed through DLD’s official systems and finalised during a single visit.

Why choose EGSH for sale registration:

Authorised by the Dubai Land Department
Completed in one visit
VIP service without queues

All services are provided at officially regulated DLD fees. The registration process typically takes about 20 minutes, excluding time for document preparation.

Official DLD Process for Property Ownership Transfer

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You can visit our centre during working hours without an appointment and be received immediately, or book your visit online at a convenient time.

Document Review

Our consultant verifies the sale contract, electronic NOC, identification, and supporting documents to ensure full compliance with DLD requirements.

Fee Payment & Submission

All applicable DLD and Trustee fees are confirmed and settled securely at the centre. EGSH then submits your sale registration application through the DLD system.

Deed Issuance

Upon completion, you receive your electronic Title Deed and updated property map by email within approximately 20 minutes.

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You can stop by EGSH during working hours without an appointment or book your visit at a time that suits you best.

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No-Objection E-Certificate (E.NOC)

Issued by the property developer in freehold areas, either through the developer’s own system or, where applicable, via the Dubai REST App.

Identification Documents

Emirates ID for UAE residents or a valid passport for non-residents; required for both seller and buyer.

Power of Attorney

Required if represented by a legal proxy.

For Companies

Unregistered entities should initiate the company registration procedure.

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Most procedures are completed in a single visit to the centre.

What Is Sale Registration in the UAE

Sale registration in Dubai is the official process for recording the transfer of ownership between a seller and a buyer with the Dubai Land Department (DLD). It applies to all property transactions involving completed real estate units, land, or plots where the full purchase price has been settled. Once the transaction is entered into the DLD’s Real Property Register, it becomes legally binding, and an electronic Title Deed is issued in the buyer’s name.

Sale registration covers all types of real estate transfers, including sales of completed units, land plots, mortgaged properties, inheritance-related transactions, and court-approved transfers. It ensures that ownership is formally recorded in DLD's system under the buyer’s name, providing full legal enforceability.

The process is regulated by Law No. (7) of 2006 on Real Property Registration in Dubai. Under Article 9 of this law, any property sale not registered in the DLD’s Real Property Register is legally void, making registration a mandatory step for ownership validity.

As an authorised Real Estate Registration Trustee Centre, EGSH performs registrations in accordance with DLD standards.

Requirements for Sale Registration in Dubai

To complete a property sale registration in the UAE, the following documents are required:

Electronic No Objection Certificate (E.NOC) from the developer for properties in freehold areas (obtained via the Dubai REST app).
Identification documents: Emirates ID for residents or a valid passport for non-resident buyers and sellers.
Legal Power of Attorney, if a representative is acting on behalf of either party.
Company registration documents, if the seller or buyer is a corporate entity that has not yet registered with DLD.

All documents must comply with DLD verification standards.

Procedural Features of Property Sale Registration

The property sale registration process in Dubai is completed in a single appointment at an authorised DLD Trustee Centre. Once all documents are verified, the data is entered into DLD’s electronic system, the applicable registration fees are paid, and ownership is officially recorded. The new electronic Title Deed and updated property map are then issued to the buyer.

Under normal conditions, the registration is finalised within approximately 20 minutes once all requirements are met. The buyer receives the electronic Title Deed by email and can also access it via the Dubai REST App under the DLD’s Real Estate Services section.

Government Fees for Sale Registration

The Dubai Land Department registration fees for property sale transactions are as follows:

4% of the sale value – DLD registration fee (2% buyer and 2% seller)
AED 250 – Title Deed issuance fee
AED 225–250 – Unified property map or individual plot map fee, depending on the property type and location
AED 10 – Knowledge fee
AED 10 – Innovation fee
Trustee (service partner) fee: AED 4,000 + VAT (for transactions of AED 500,000 or more) or AED 2,000 + VAT (for transactions below AED 500,000)

All payments are processed through secure DLD-approved channels such as ePay, Dubai Pay, or Noqodi. The DLD determines all property registration charges in Dubai in accordance with current legislation, and payment is required before the title deed can be issued.

Official DLD Channels for Property Sale Registration

Property sale registration in Dubai can only be completed through official Real Estate Registration Trustee Centres, such as EGSH, which are authorised by DLD to verify documents, collect fees, and process ownership transfers.

Registration through an authorised Trustee Centre remains the fastest and most efficient option, allowing clients to finalise the transaction and receive the new ownership certificate in a single visit.

Real Estate Registration Trustee Consultant at EGSH

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Muneer Juma Al Balushi has six years of experience in the real estate registration system of the Dubai Land Department, specialising in supporting clients with accurate, secure, and legally compliant property registration.

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