Ejari renewal is compulsory whenever a leasing agreement in Dubai is renewed. Primarily, all tenancy contracts are renewed every year. Therefore, as per Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) tenancy laws, you are required to register with Ejari every time a leasing contract is signed.
Let’s learn the Ejari renewal process, documents required and where to renew Ejari in Dubai.
EJARI RENEWAL PROCESS
Every time a tenancy agreement is renewed, you need to register the new contract with Ejari
Ejari contract renewal is the responsibility of the landlord. Following the RERA tenancy laws, it is mandatory, as it states to register all tenancy contracts with Ejari at the earliest. The documents required for Ejari renewal may differ from the ones required at the time of first Ejari registration, on the discretion of RERA and DLD (Dubai Land Development).
Landlords, property managers and real estate brokers can renew Ejari by using any of the following mediums:
- Ejari approved typing centres
- Real Estate Services Trustee offices
- Ejari portal on Dubai Land Development website
- Dubai REST (Android | iOS) and DubaiNow (Android | iOS) mobile application
EJARI RENEWAL DOCUMENTS
Here is list of documents required for Ejari renewal in Dubai:
PROPERTY OWNERS/LANDLORD
- If the owner of property is an expat, they should submit a copy of their passport
- Copy of Emirates ID
- Copy of property ownership documents
COMPANY/BUSINESS
- Copy of trade licence
- Copy of property ownership documents
- Copy of Emirates ID and passport copy (in case of an expat) of the company’s official representative
- An authorization letter from the company with names of employees who can use the Ejari system
- Copy of passport and Emirates ID of the mentioned employees in the authority letter
In case of a property management applying for Ejari renewal on the company’s behalf, they have to submit these documents.
AGENT APPLYING ON BEHALF OF LANDLORD
- If landlord is an expat a copy of passport is required and Emirates ID
- Agent’s passport copy and Emirates ID
- Power of Attorney (PoA) copy or a legal guardianship order’s copy
TENANT
- Original lease agreement
- Emirates ID copy
- Copy of PoA if applying for renewal through an agent, if the PoA is issued in another Emirate. Else, PoA number if the attorney is issued in Dubai.
Some of the additional documents required if the Ejari renewal is for an apartment or villa on rent in Dubai:
- Recent DEWA bill or a letter with metre number from the landlord, if electricity metre are shared
- Renewal via Real Estate Services Trustee requires submission of undertaking form to validate the provided data
- Tenant’s visa, Emirates ID and Passport copies
- Title deed
- Copy of previous Ejari
EJARI RENEWAL PROCESS AT THE REAL ESTATE TRUSTEE CENTRES
For renewal of Ejari at one of the Ejari renewal centres in Dubai, listed above, these steps are to be followed:
- Head to one of the relevant counters at the centre and submit required documents
- The representative will verify the details on the documents
- Once verified, pay the fees and collect the payment receipt
- A renewed Ejari certificate will be issued within seven to fifteen minutes
EJARI RENEWAL CENTRES IN DUBAI
For Ejari renewal in person, visit Real Estate Services Trustees’ offices or typing centres providing Ejari related services.
Here is a list of Real Estate Service Trustee centres in Dubai, where you can go for Ejari renewal. Each office operates between different time slots, so plan your visit accordingly to avoid any inconvenience:
ALTABU REAL ESTATE SERVICES TRUSTEE (BR OF AL BURJ HOLDING L.L.C)
Address: Al Twar Center, AlNahda Road, next to AlQusais Metro Station (First Floor)
Timings: 09:00am to 03:00pm and 05:00pm to 11:00pm, from Saturday to Thursday
Address: Al Barsha Mall – Al Barsha 2 (First Floor)
Timings: 09:00am to 06:00pm and 08:00pm to 12:00am, from Saturday to Thursday
TAKHLEES GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Address: Creek Tower Behind Dubai Land Department, Banyias Road – Al Bateen
Timings: 09:00am to 03:00pm, from Sunday to Thursday and 09:00am to 02:00pm, Saturday
FIXIT REAL ESTATE SERVICES TRUSTEE
Address: Building 3, behind DEWA – Dubai Healthcare City
Timings: 8:00 am to 03:00 pm, from Sunday to Thursday
ALTARESH REAL ESTATE SERVICES TRUSTEE L.L.C
Located in different areas. You can visit any of the following centres:
Address: Dubai Municipality, Alkifaf – Za’abeel
Timings: 08:30 am to 05:00 pm, from Sunday to Thursday and 09:00 am to 02:00 pm, Saturday
Address: Dubai Municipality – Manara Center, next to Al Noor Islamic Bank Metro Station – Al Manara
Timings: 08:30 am to 05:00 pm, from Sunday to Thursday and 09:00 am to 02:00 pm on Saturday
Address: Dubai Municipality Center-, Al Nahda Road, Alwar 1st
Timings: 08:30 am to 05:00 pm, from Sunday to Thursday and 09:00 am to 02:00 pm on Saturday
TASHEEL GOVERNMENT SERVICES L.L.C
Address: Business Venue Building – Oud Metha
Timings: 08:00 am to 05:00 pm, from Sunday to Thursday
AL AMEEN AL AQAREE
Address: Business Village, near Economic Department – Port Saeed
Timings: 08:00 am to 05:00 pm, from Sunday to Thursday
TAMLEEK REAL ESTATE REGISTRATION TRUSTEE (TAMLEEK CUBE)
Address: Office 006/007 –Business Park Building A2 Dubai South
Timings: 09:00 am to 02:00 pm, from Sunday to Thursday
OFFICES THAT PROVIDE EJARI LEASING SERVICE
You can visit Ejari following Ejari typing centres in Dubai:
TAWSEEL DOCUMENTS CLEARING
Address: Near West Zone Supermarket, Al Karama, Dubai
Contact number: 04-3708401
THE ONE DOCUMENTS SERVICES
Address: Mazaya Center, Sheikh Zayed Road
Contact Number: 050-5689699
TAKHLEES GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Address: Creek Tower Behind Dubai Land Department, Al Bateen
Contact Number: 04-2989090
UM SALMA TYPING OFFICE
Address: Shop NO.19 Rigga, Deira
Contact number: 050-2457217
ZAMZAM TYPING
Address: Al Qusais, Dubai
Contact number: 04-2614880
EJARI RENEWAL ONLINE
The online Ejari contract renewal process can be completed through the following channels:
- Dubai REST app
- DubaiNow app
- Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) official website (Ejari system)
However, it is worthwhile to note that only landlords and their representatives, real estate agents and property management companies can renew tenancy agreements.
Let’s go through the process of online Ejari renewal:
ONLINE EJARI RENEWAL THROUGH DLD WEBSITE
The process of Ejari renewal is convenient using website portal
Here is how the Ejari online registration works on the Dubai Land Department (DLD) website:
- Login to the DLD official website with your or Emirates ID
- Upload the scanned copies of the required documents
- Pay the Ejari renewal fees via Noqodi or Credit/Debit card
- Submit the form
One of the representatives will review the details of the application and verify the documents.
You will receive a new Ejari certificate that attests your renewed tenancy contract with Ejari, fee receipt and attested leasing agreement with Ejari number. These documents are delivered to the registered members upon successful renewal via email.
EJARI RENEWAL VIA SMARTPHONE APP
Ejari can be renewed via Dubai REST and DubaiNow smartphone app
To renew Ejari online in Dubai via Dubai REST app, the process is exactly the same as registering a new tenancy contract with Ejari. This is because a renewed tenancy contract is ultimately a new tenancy agreement that needs to be registered with Ejari. Here’s how you can do it:
- Select RERA
- Choose ‘Register Ejari Contract’
- Fill the form
- Upload the scanned documents
- Pay the fees online
EJARI RENEWAL FEES
Ejari renewal fees are AED 155 excluding VAT. Also, the Knowledge and Innovation cost is around AED 20. Whereas, registration of renewed tenancy contract at a Real Estate Services Trustee office costs AED 219.75 including VAT.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN I RENEW MY TENANCY CONTRACT WITH EJARI, EVEN IF I HAVE NOT REGISTERED THE PREVIOUS ONES?
No, you cannot register or renew a tenancy agreement if you haven’t registered the previous contracts with Ejari. Make sure you have registered all the pending rental agreements with Ejari, before applying for renewal.
DO TENANTS NEED TO RENEW EJARI EVERY TIME THEIR RENTAL CONTRACT IS RENEWED?
Yes, tenants should register the renewed lease agreements with Ejari in Dubai REST app or DubaiNow app. In case of renewal through the DLD website or at a Real Estate Services Trustee office, tenants need to ensure that the landlord or property agent has processed the Ejari renewal request.
CAN I CANCEL EJARI? WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
Yes, you can cancel Ejari registration, but certain terms and conditions apply.
Now you know how you can renew Ejari in Dubai, given the condition if the previous ones were registered with Ejari. Besides, if you have any questions related to Ejari renewal, you can forward it on info@dubailand.gov.ae. Don’t forget to include your name and registered cell phone number.
Customer support representatives are available for assistance on +971 – 8004488
DLD representatives are on duty from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday)
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