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Ejari certificate explained
The Ejari certificate is DLD's e-Contract Registration Certificate, proof that your tenancy contract is registered. It is emailed after online registration and can be downloaded from the DLD website, the Dubai REST app or UAE Pass. You need its number to activate DEWA, and it is used for family-visa sponsorship and rental disputes.
Sources checked 20 Oct 2026 · official sources first · Sources
“Download the certificate the day it is issued and keep a PDF. Banks, DEWA and visa offices all ask for it.”
Ejari certificate explained
The Ejari certificate is DLD's e-Contract Registration Certificate, proof that your tenancy contract is registered.
Step by step
- Find your Ejari contract number and DEWA premises number.
- Give the Ejari number to DEWA. DEWA creates your account automatically after Ejari is issued.
What it costs
| Item | AED | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate issued with registration (included in the registration fee) | 177.75 online / 220 Trustee Centre | source |
Documents you need
- Ejari contract number
- DEWA premises number
How long it takes: Online applicants receive it by email once DLD approves; secondary sources say the PDF download is instant.
The numbers behind Dubai renting: 480,371 residential Ejari leases started in Dubai between 1 Jan and 15 Oct 2026: 187,978 new market leases (39%) and 286,377 renewals (60%). Source: Dubai Land Department Ejari open data.
Where the sources disagree
- Use for du/e& internet connections is widely claimed in blogs but not confirmed on any official du, e& or DLD page.
We quote the official figure where there is one. Check the official page before you pay.
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Questions
Does DEWA need my tenancy contract as well?
No. DEWA says a valid Ejari replaces the tenancy contract for tenants outside free zones.
Is Ejari needed for a family visa?
Gulf News lists 'tenancy contract or Ejari registered under the wife's name' among the documents for sponsoring family. GDRFA's own page was not checked (secondary).
Do du or e& (Etisalat) ask for Ejari?
Commonly reported, but no official du or e& page was found. Treat this as market practice.
Can I use it in a dispute?
Yes. The RDC requires the latest Ejari lease for every case (DLD/RDC).
Sources (checked 20 Oct 2026)
More guides: Register Ejari · Ejari online · Renew Ejari · Tenancy contract · DEWA move-in · Security deposit · Rent cheques · Eviction notice · Rental disputes
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