Bought land in Abu Dhabi and want construction to be started? Before building your sweet home, ensure your land is free from underground utility connections. To make this process efficient, ADDC issues a clearance certificate to Abu Dhabi residents.
Scroll down to learn everything about how to apply for ADDC clearance certificates, its eligibility criteria and required documents.
- How to Apply for ADDC Clearance Certificate
- Service Fees
- Service Channels
- Number of Visits
- ADDC Contact Details
- ADDC Customer Service Centres
- FAQs
How to Apply for ADDC Clearance Certificate
ADDC is responsible for regulating water and electricity connections in Abu Dhabi. The company also issues a clearance certificate to confirm the site is free from underground electrical cables and water pipes.
Contractors and consultants working on the property submit the clearance application to Abu Dhabi Municipality. After completing the application procedure, the company’s competent team will review the application and issue a clearance certificate after approval.
Categories Of Customers
The beneficiary categories of clearance certificate service are:
1. Individuals
- Residential
- Agricultural
2. Business Sector
- Industrial
- Commercial
3. Governmental Sector
- Governmental
Application for Electricity Services Clearance Certificate
Here are the required documents and steps to apply for ADDC Electricity Services Clearance Certificate:
Required Documents
The requirements for a clearance certificate for electricity services are the same for all categories of customers:
- Emirates ID
- Site Plan
- Increase proposal plan (if any)
Procedure
You can apply for an ADDC clearance certificate online via its official website. You will get the certificate in 7 days. Following are the details for the application of a clearance certificate:
- Apply for the ADDC clearance certificate from the website.
- Your application is reviewed by the Abu Dhabi Municipality team.
- You will get the application’s outcome, whether it is approved or rejected, in 7 business days.
Application for ADDC Water Services Clearance Certificate
Let’s take a look at the required documents and steps to apply for ADDC Water Services Clearance Certificate:
Required Documents
The requirements for a clearance certificate for water services are the same for all categories of customers:
- Emirates ID
- Site Plan
- Increase Proposal Plan (if required)
- Owner’s letter of assignment
Procedure
Like ADDC electricity service clearance, you can apply for an ADDC water services clearance certificate online via its official website. You can check and receive the certificate within 7 days. Following are the details for the application for an ADDC clearance certificate for water services in Abu Dhabi:
- Apply for the water services clearance certificate from the website.
- Your application is reviewed by the Abu Dhabi Municipality team.
- You will get the application’s outcome, whether it is approved or rejected, in 7 business days.
Service Fees
The service fee for the ADDC clearance certificate for electricity and water services in Abu Dhabi is AED 100 with 5% added tax.
Service Channels
You can also apply for the ADDC Clearance Certificate through any of the following service channels. Take all the required documents and opt for any of the following channels:
Traditional Channels
- Service Centres
- Call Centre
- Telephone Calls
Digital Channels
- Fax
- ADDC Mobile App
- IVR Kiosks
- Website
Number of Visits
The procedure for a clearance certificate involves the following number of visits according to customer category:
- For individuals: Once
- For business and government: None
ADDC Contact Details
You can contact ADDC via:
- Email: contactCentre@addc.ae
- Phone: 800 2332
ADDC Customer Service Centres
The following are the details of ADDC Customer Service Centres:
1. ADDC HQ Main Branch Abu Dhabi
Location
12, Al Bawakhir St, Al Danah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Opening Hours
- 07:00 am to 06:00 pm (Monday to Thursday), and Friday: 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM
- Friday Prayer Break: 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM
2. Madinat Zayed TAMM Center
Location
45 – Al Riyoum St – Zayed City – Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Opening Hours
- 07:30 am to 03:30 pm(Monday to Thursday), and Friday: 07:30 am to 12:00 pm
3. Al Marfah TAMM Center
Location
- 23 – Al Baldiyat St – Al Marfa – Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Opening Hours
- 07:30 am to 03:30 pm(Monday to Thursday), and Friday: 07:30 am to 12:00 pm
4. Al Sila TAMM Center
Location
- 371 – Al Sila’ St – Al Sila’ – Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Opening Hours
- 07:30 am to 03:30 pm(Monday to Thursday), and Friday: 07:30 am to 12:00 pm
5. Delma TAMM Center
Location
- 11 – Al Riwayah St – Delma – Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Opening Hours
- 07:30 am to 03:30 pm(Monday to Thursday), and Friday: 07:30 am to 12:00 pm
6. Ghayati TAMM Center
Location
- 24 – Al Radah St – Ghiyathi – Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Opening Hours
- 07:30 am to 03:30 pm(Monday to Thursday), and Friday: 07:30 am to 12:00 pm
7. Liwa TAMM Center
Location
- 11, Jardi St, Mzeerʻah Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Opening Hours
- 07:30 am to 03:30 pm(Monday to Thursday), and Friday: 07:30 am to 12:00 pm
FAQs
Contractors and consultants apply for a clearnace certificate to Abu Dhabi Municipality. This certificate verifies that the site is free of underground electrical and water cables or services.
When the procedure is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download the ADDC Clearance Certificate.
You can check the clearance certificate via the ADDC portal or your email.
With our blog, you will now know the thorough procedure for the ADDC Clearance Certificate application! To get a certificate promptly, you must gather all the required documents and follow the procedure.
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