To whom it may concern certificate
Requests a to-whom-it-may-concern certificate on your behalf from Dubai Municipality.
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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Submitted to the authority
Runner at Authority
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Completed by the authority
Authority
Documents required
Emirates ID (or passport for non-residents)
originalCompany trade licence and an official letter from the company
in some casesoriginalOnly if: Only when the certificate is for a company.The requesting entity's letter or the purpose of the certificate
in some casescopyOnly if: Helps our staff choose the right certificate and wording.
Conditions, time and validity
- The certificate reflects the records on the day it is issued.
- Processing time
- DLD's certificate is issued instantly; our price list allows up to 3 working days.
- Validity of the result
- No fixed validity is stated; the receiving entity usually wants a recent certificate.
- Where it is applied for
- DLD: Real Estate Services Trustee centres, Dubai REST app, DLD website, Dubai Now ('Owned Property Certificate'). Dubai Municipality certificate on a plot or building status: DM website / app (1 working day; instant for an empty plot requested by its owner).
Steps at the authority
- Client tells us who asked for the certificate and why.
- Our centre applies at a Real Estate Services Trustee centre or online (Dubai REST / DLD website) and pays the fee.
- The certificate is issued electronically and sent to the client.
Tips that save you a trip
- Bring or send the letter of the entity that asked for the certificate, so we request the right one the first time.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- The receiving entity needed a different authority's certificate (e.g. police or MOHRE).
Questions and answers
Can it show that I own no property?
Yes. DLD's owned-property certificate states the properties registered in your name in Dubai, or that there are none.
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 (for the DLD owned-property certificate)
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