Documents Required for Ejari Registration
The documents required for Ejari registration in Dubai are the signed unified tenancy contract, the tenant Emirates ID (and passport copy), the landlord or lessor identification, the property title deed, and the DEWA premise number. A company tenant also needs a trade licence, and a representative signing on behalf of a party needs a Power of Attorney. Getting these right the first time is the best way to avoid a rejected registration.
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The core documents
Every Ejari registration needs the signed tenancy contract on the DLD unified format, the tenant Emirates ID with a passport copy, the landlord identification, the title deed for the property, and property identifiers including the DEWA premise number. A recent DEWA bill is often used to confirm the premise number, and some routes ask for the security deposit receipt.
Extra documents in special cases
A company tenant provides a valid trade licence and the details of the authorised signatory. When someone signs on behalf of a landlord or tenant, a Power of Attorney is required. For a renewal, you also provide the previous Ejari certificate.
Check before you register
Missing or mismatched documents are the most common cause of a rejected Ejari, especially a name that does not match the Emirates ID or title deed, or a DEWA premise number that does not match the unit. Run your file through the Ejari Document Checker first, and the Ejari Rejection Checker to catch the issues that cause rejection.
Frequently asked questions
What documents are required for Ejari registration?
The signed unified tenancy contract, the tenant Emirates ID and passport copy, the landlord identification, the title deed, and property identifiers such as the DEWA premise number. Companies add a trade licence and representatives add a Power of Attorney.
Do I need a DEWA bill for Ejari?
You need the DEWA premise number, which is often taken from a recent DEWA bill for the unit.
What documents does a company tenant need?
In addition to the core documents, a valid trade licence and the details of the authorised signatory.
What documents do I need to renew Ejari?
The signed renewal contract, a valid Emirates ID, the title deed, the DEWA premise number, and your previous Ejari certificate.
Official reference: Dubai Land Department.
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