Title Deed Issuance

A Title Deed is the official ownership certificate issued by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). It serves as the primary legal proof of property ownership and includes key details such as the owner’s name, property description, plot or unit number, and registration date. In legal terms, the title deed’s meaning goes beyond a certificate — it is the foundation of property rights in Dubai and across the UAE, without which ownership cannot be legally enforced, transferred, or registered.

To obtain a Title Deed for a property, the underlying transaction must be registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD). This process — commonly referred to as Title Deed registration in Dubai — applies to both initial purchases from developers and resale transactions. The property owner or their authorised representative is required to submit the necessary documents, such as the sale agreement, identification papers, and proof of payment, through an authorised Real Estate Registration Trustee Centre. Once the registration is verified and approved, the DLD issues the Title Deed as the final and binding proof of ownership. EGSH, as a licensed Estate Registration Trustee Centre, ensures full compliance with DLD requirements by managing document verification, submission, and issuance in a single visit.

Property owners in Dubai can obtain an electronic copy of their Title Deed through official Dubai Land Department (DLD) digital services. The certificate is accessible via the Dubai REST application or through the DLD’s official website. By logging in with UAE Pass and selecting the relevant property, the owner can download the Title Deed in PDF format, which carries the same legal value as the paper-issued certificate. EGSH assists in accessing and retrieving the Title Deed online, ensuring that clients receive the document securely and without administrative delays.

The title deed number is a unique reference code assigned by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to each registered property. It appears on the Title Deed itself and is required for most property-related procedures, including verification, transfer, or mortgage registration. If the document is unavailable, the Title Deed number in Dubai can be retrieved through the DLD’s Dubai REST application, the official DLD website, or at an authorised Real Estate Registration Trustee Centre like EGSH.

A Pre Title Deed is a provisional ownership certificate issued to buyers of off-plan properties. It confirms the buyer’s contractual rights to the property under construction but does not serve as the final proof of ownership. The Pre Title Deed is typically issued once the sales agreement is registered with the Dubai Land Department under the Oqood system. The final Title Deed is granted only after the project’s completion and complete registration with the DLD. EGSH supports buyers throughout this process, from securing the Pre Title Deed to final Title Deed issuance.

The fee for issuing a Title Deed in Dubai is set by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) as a fixed amount. The Title Deed issuance fee is AED 250 per ownership, in addition to a Knowledge Fee of AED 10 and an Innovation Fee of AED 10.

No. A Title Deed is the official ownership certificate issued by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) that proves who legally owns the property. Ejari is a tenancy contract registration system operated by DLD/RERA. Through Ejari, lease agreements are recorded, and an Ejari registration certificate is issued for the tenancy. Ownership transactions require a Title Deed, while rental arrangements require Ejari registration. EGSH supports both processes as needed.

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) provides several official channels to verify whether a Title Deed has been issued for a property. Owners can check the status through the DLD REST mobile application, which allows users to access property details and confirm ownership records by entering the property information or scanning the QR code available on the deed. Verification can also be done directly at a Real Estate Registration Trustee Centre, where DLD systems provide immediate confirmation of issuance. EGSH assists clients by conducting the verification process on their behalf, ensuring that the Title Deed is officially issued, valid, and recorded in DLD’s system. This guarantees that the ownership rights are legally recognised and enforceable.

Once the required documents are submitted and the application is sent to the Dubai Land Department, the electronic Title Deed is typically issued within 25-60 minutes after DLD approval. Additional time should be allowed for consultation and document verification before the application is submitted.

If you are applying on behalf of another individual or company, you must provide a copy of the owner’s Emirates ID and the current Property Title Deed Certificate. In such cases, a valid Power of Attorney and supporting documents are also required.