If you have received real estate as a gift for use in Dubai, you must obtain complete rights through registration. This is where the Dubai Land Department helps you with grant registration to make sure title deed is in your name.
Here are all the details, including the procedure, requirements, and fees for the registration of granted land in Dubai.
Applying for Grant Registration Via DLD
To apply for grant land registration with DLD, one must follow certain guidelines and have some documents in place. A top priority requirement is an approved grant land map from Dubai Municipality, issued less than two years ago.
There are several other requirements associated with the application. Let’s get into the details.
Service Requirements
The requirements set by the Dubai Land Department include some necessary documents and certain conditions which must be met. They are as follows:
Documents:
- Emirates ID of the owner
- A map of the land granted by the Dubai Municipality was issued
- If it is for an entity, a trade licence and Memorandum of Association (MoA) must be included
- In case of a deceased owner, attach a copy of the Decree of Distribution
- A letter from the entity for government entities
Terms and Conditions:
- The candidate must be a UAE citizen.
- The land grant map by Dubai Municipality should have been issued less than two years ago.
Service Procedure
You can apply for property grants in Dubai in just 20 minutes. Here are the process steps:
- Gather the necessary documents.
- Head to a Customer Happiness Centre in DLD Headquarters.
- Application processed by a DLD officer.
- The respective authority will go through the application and documents.
- Upon approval, you’ll be notified, and your registration will be complete.
Service Fees
The interested party must pay the following fees for grant registration in Dubai.
- Processing fee for the grant – AED 500
- Fee for a land plot falling outside Dubai Municipality jurisdiction – AED 100
- Fee for a land plot map in Dubai Municipality jurisdiction – AED 225
- Knowledge fee per drawing – AED 10
- Innovation fee per drawing – AED 10
Payment Platforms
The interested parties can make the necessary payments via the following payment channels.
- Cash
- Cheque
- Credit Card/Debit Card
- Electronic Payment
Documents Issued at Approval
As your application gets approved, you will receive the following documents.
- Electronic Certificate of Title Deed in Dubai
- Electronic map
Where to Apply
To apply for grant registration, visit the Dubai Land Department’s main headquarters.
Address: Baniyas Road, near Etisalat Tower 1, Deira, Riggat Al Buteen, Dubai, UAE
Contact: +971 800 4488
Please note that the Emirati section in the DubaiNow app also supports the land grants service for UAE citizens.
Service Partners
Other than the DLD, the service partners or third parties that can help you out with the procedure are as follows.
- Dubai Police
- Dubai Health
- Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
FAQs
Registering a project with DLD is a complex process with requirements and guidelines. The registration fee breakdown, however, is as follows.
– Project Registration: AED 150,000
– Knowledge Fee: AED 10
– Innovation Fee: AED 10
DLD charges different fees for different services. Let’s go through some of them to give you an idea.
– Sales Registration Fees: 4% of the sales value (2% each for buyers and sellers)
– Real Estate No Objection Certificate: AED 500 to AED 5000 (conditions apply)
– Title Deed Certificate: AED 250
– Land plot map outside of the jurisdiction of Dubai Municipality: AED 100
– Land plot map within the jurisdiction of Dubai Municipality: AED 225
– Innovation Fee: AED 10
– Knowledge fee: AED 10
That wraps up everything you need to know about applying for grant registration in Dubai and the associated fees. For further assistance, feel free to visit the DLD or consult their service partners.
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