How to Register a Tenancy Contract in RAK Online

A tenancy contract in Ras Al Khaimah is an important document that a tenant needs to sign before taking a property on rent for a particular duration. This contract legally binds the tenant and landlord to follow the mutually agreed terms and conditions as well as payment of lease.  

Also, the RAK tenancy contract needs to be registered either by the tenant, landlord or real estate agents. The Government of RAK has eased the process by offering RAK tenancy contract registration online. 

Today, we are going to detail the steps of tenancy contract registration in Ras Al Khaimah via the official Government of RAK website. 

REGISTRATION OF TENANCY CONTRACT IN RAS AL KHAIMAH 

Thanks to the tenancy contract online in Ras Al Khaimah you can apply for the contract registration from anywhere and anytime. This also eliminates the need to visit a rental agreement registration unit in the Land department or to a typing centre. 

One can apply for registration of tenancy contract in Ras Al Khaimah not only for residential, but for commercial and investment property as well in the Emirate. 

Before we discuss the process, let’s take a look at the documents required for registration of a tenancy contract for Ras Al Khaimah online. 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION OF TENANCY CONTRACT IN RAS AL KHAIMAH

For online registration of RAK tenancy contract, make sure to have the soft copy of the documents listed below ready: 

• Rental agreement (Print the agreement, get it signed by relevant parties, scan it and then attach it)
• Title Deed
• Emirates ID of tenant and landlord 
• If the tenant or landlord is a company then attach trade licence
• Other required documents will be mentioned in the online form depending on the each type of request 

REGISTRATION PROCESS OF TENANCY CONTRACT IN RAS AL KHAIMAH

The online registration process of the RAK tenancy contract is seamless. The following detailed steps guide you about using this service: 

1. Log on to the RAK Government website
2. Select ‘Service Guide’ tab and from the drop down menu select ‘Government’
3. Click ‘RAK Municipality’ and you will be directed to the services page 
4. Click on ‘Land and Properties Sector’ and Select ‘Tenancy Contract Registration’
5. On the Bottom of the page Click the ‘Start the Service’ button 
6. Log in using your UAE Pass credentials or create your RAK Government account on the portal 
7. The registration request form for RAK tenancy contract will appear
8. Fill in the details, attach the documents mentioned above and submit the form 
9. Upon successful submission you can then pay the initial tenancy contract registration fees
10. The coordinator reviews the details and will either accept, reject or send it back for modification (if required) 
11. Once your request is accepted, you will have to pay the final fees
12. After final approval of your registration request, an attested tenancy contract in Ras Al Khaimah will be issued and emailed on your provided email address

TENANCY CONTRACT IN RAS AL KHAIMAH REGISTRATION FEES 

The online Ras Al Khaimah municipality tenancy contract registration fees is AED 25 plus 5% of lease contract amount. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

To successfully proceed with the online registration of RAK tenancy contract, applicants need to make sure that the following terms and conditions are met: 

• Make sure you submit the soft copy of Title Deed 
• All the required fields in the form are filled 
• All the documents mentioned above are attached 
• A signed tenancy contract is attached with the required documents 
• If any of the required documents are missing, the applicant will then have to visit the RAK Land Department located on Musallah Al Eid Road, Dafan Al Khor. You can easily reach the unit via taxis in Ras Al Khaimah or any other public transport. 
• For termination and renewal of tenancy contract in Ras Al Khaimah, head to the Land Department

CONTACT DETAILS 

For more information you can contact the customer service department on 800661. 

Timings: 7:30 am to 3:30  pm, Monday to Thursday | 7:30 am to 12:00 pm, Friday 

This is how you can register a RAK Municipality tenancy contract online. If you are taking an apartment for rent in Ras Al Khaimah or a villa, make sure that a rental agreement is created, signed and registered in the Emirate. The same applies for commercial properties. Besides, those renting or buying an apartment in RAK or a villa, have to apply for electricity and water connection via FEWA. 

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