The dynamic city of the UAE, Dubai, is renowned for its thriving real estate market. The property industry is a major economic contributor to Dubai and continues to capture the attention of global investors. That said, the real estate industry of Dubai is regulated by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) – a key player in facilitating property transactions. Among the many notable initiatives by the DLD, one is its provision of gifted property registration in Dubai.
This initiative makes it easier for residents to secure their family’s future through real estate. Here we will discuss how you can request registration of gifted property in Dubai, the documents and fees associated with it.
Registration of Gifted Property in Dubai
Gifting a property can be a great way to transfer property ownership to a loved one. This forward-thinking policy is a testament to Dubai’s commitment to strengthening familial ties and simplifying property-related procedures.
Dubai Land Department allows property owners to submit applications for registering property gifts, including total or partial gifts, gift registration applications, gift usufruct rights, or provisional gift sales. These gifts are in favour of specific individuals, namely first-degree relatives such as mother, father, husband, wife and children, or even to companies.
However, it is important to note that this service applies if the property’s title deed has not been registered or granted to another party.
Here are all the requirements, step-by-step instructions, fees and payment methods to apply for this service.
Required Documents
The applicants must submit the following required documents when requesting to register gifted property in Dubai.
For Individuals
- No Objection e-Certificate (eNOC) from the developer of freehold areas through the Dubai REST App.
- Proof of paternity:
– Married couples to show marriage certificate (Translated and certified by the relevant country’s embassy and their Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
– Birth certificate of children (Translated and certified by the relevant country’s embassy and their Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Also, add proof of paternity or kinship from the customer’s embassy inside the country.
- Emirates ID (for identity proof only). In the case of a non-resident foreigner, a copy of a valid passport.
- In the case of a representative, they must have a legal power of attorney.
For UAE citizens
Marriage certificate for married couples or extract of family booklet.
For companies
Unregistered companies should apply for a company registration procedure.
After completing the list of required documents, applicants must follow the detailed process for registration of gifted property in Dubai.
Procedure to Request Registration of Gifted Property
Let’s go through the step-by-step process to request registration of gifted property in Dubai.
- The applicant can initiate a request through any Real Estate Registration Trustee Centres.
- Submit the required documents to an employee at the centre, who will upload them through the digital safe of DLD.
- The employee will enter the transaction details into the system and audit them.
- The applicant pays the processing fee and receives the payment receipt.
- Once the request is processed, the applicant receives an email of the outcome.
The total application process takes about 25-30 minutes
Service Fees
The applicant must pay the following fees to request gifted property registration in Dubai:
- 0.125% of the property’s valuation value, provided that the fee is not less than AED 2,000.
- Title deed issuance fees: AED 250
- Fees for land maps outside the authority of Dubai Municipality: AED 100
- Fees for the land map of unified maps at Dubai Municipality: AED 225
- Fees for a villa or apartment in Dubai: AED 225
- Knowledge fee for each drawing: AED 10
- Innovation fee for each drawing: AED 10
- A Service Partner fee of AED 4,000 + VAT is applicable if the property’s value is AED 2 million or more. Whereas, AED 2,000 + VAT is applicable if the property’s value is less than AED 2 million.
Payment Methods
A customer can pay the application fees through any of the following methods:
- ePay
- Noqodi
- Manager’s cheque in favour of DLD
- Sadad Dubai Platform
Service Terms and Conditions
The following terms apply for the gifted property registration in Dubai:
- Submit a property evaluation request with DLD at a Real Estate Services Trustee Centre if you wish to register a land gift, before proceeding with the application.
- A smart property evaluation option by DLD is available for villas and apartments.
- Initiate the company registration process if your company is not registered yet.
- The residency status of the applicant should be either a UAE citizen, resident or tourist.
FAQs
Can I request to own a gifted land for commercial use in Dubai?
Yes. People can request freehold ownership of gifted lands for industrial or commercial use in Dubai. To learn more about the process, head over to how to request ownership of gifted land in Dubai for commercial use.
Who is eligible to register property gifts with DLD?
Individuals who are in a first-degree relationship with the property owner, including mother, father, husband, wife and children can request registration of gifted property in Dubai. Moreover, companies can also register gifted property in Dubai.
That is all about how to request gifted property registration in Dubai. After the request is granted, the applicant obtains an e-certificate of title or title deed, a usufruct e-certificate or statement certificate, a property map and the balance fee.
Besides, you can browse through these residential properties for sale in Dubai to gift to your loved ones.
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