Title deed amendment
Submits your request to the Dubai Land Department to amend the details on your property title deed.
How it works
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Documents
You
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Reviewed by MARIO E.G.S.H AI
MARIO E.G.S.H AI
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Registered at trustee office
Runner at DLD
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Title deed issued
DLD
Documents required
Copy of the owner's Emirates ID
copyMust be validCopy of valid passport (non-resident owners; also the new passport when the passport number changes)
in some casescopyOnly if: For non-resident owners, or when the correction concerns passport details.Must be validOfficial power of attorney if the owner does not attend
in some casesoriginalOnly if: Only if a representative applies.Official letter, or a new map from Dubai Municipality or the DLD Survey department, in case of an area change
in some casesoriginalOnly if: Only when the area is being corrected.
Conditions, time and validity
- All property owners may apply.
- The new details must be supported by an official document (new passport, ID, or official letter).
- Processing time
- About 25 minutes; the new title deed link is emailed after approval.
- Validity of the result
- The new electronic title deed replaces the old one.
- Where it is applied for
- DLD main branch and Real Estate Services Trustee centres.
Steps at the authority
- Client sends ID, passport and the document proving the correct details.
- Centre submits at a trustee centre (or DLD main office) and pays the fees.
- DLD audits and approves the change.
- A link to the new electronic title deed is emailed.
Tips that save you a trip
- Bring both the old and the new passport when the passport number changed; it helps the employee link the records.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- The new name or passport does not match other records (for example a different spelling on the Emirates ID).
- The representative's power of attorney does not cover title deed amendments.
Questions and answers
Will I get a new title deed?
Yes, a new electronic title deed is issued and emailed.
Checked by the MARIO E.G.S.H team on 2026-10-08. Rules can change at any time; our consultant confirms the details for your case.
Legal basis
Dubai Law No. 7 of 2006 concerning Real Property Registration in the Emirate of Dubai; DLD service fee schedule as published on each service page.
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