How to register co-occupants on Ejari: A step-by-step guide

• Registration of Co-occupants
• Process
• FAQs

Dubai government encourages residents to register all co-occupants living in rented or owned properties. This Dubai Land Department (DLD) requirement applies to all homeowners, property management companies, renters and developers. Read on to learn more about the registration process of co-occupants in Dubai.

REGISTRATION OF CO-OCCUPANTS IN DUBAI

The relatively recent change in family laws in the UAE allowed unmarried couples to live together and unrelated individuals to share properties. After the law changed, many people started living in shared accommodations in Dubai. This has caused some concern that those sharing a home may not be registered on Ejari.

Now, once you register co-occupants living in rented or owned properties, the Ejari or tenancy contracts in Dubai will be updated automatically. This means that everyone’s rights will be protected in a subletting situation.

PROCESS TO REGISTER CO-OCCUPANTS TO EJARI IN DUBAI

Based on the Dubai Land Department (DLD) requirements, all co-occupants staying in a residential unit for a month or more need to be registered. The main tenant (whose name appears on the Ejari contract) should add all the details.

There are eight simple steps to register co-occupants in Dubai:

• Download and open the Dubai REST APP. (If you are a new user, register your account first).
• Select “Individual” and log in using UAE PASS.
• Use the UAE PASS application to authenticate yourself.
• Select the property where you are a tenant from the Dashboard.
• Click on manage co-occupants.
• Click on “Add More” to add co-occupants.
• Enter the co-occupant’s date of birth and Emirates ID, and click verify.
• Add details of all the individuals living together on the property. To delete a co-occupant, select the delete icon and submit.

Please remember that:

• All family members and other co-occupants (like domestic help) must be added.
• If UAE Pass isn’t available, residents can use their Emirates ID or Residence Visa Number for registration.
• A valid passport number can be used for co-occupants without Emirates ID.

FAQS ABOUT REGISTRATION OF CO-OCCUPANTS

WHAT ARE THE OTHER USES OF THE REST APP?

DLD’s Dubai REST app has multiple real estate trading and transaction functions, including property valuation and Ejari registration. Here’s a handy Dubai REST App guide detailing the many different uses of the application.

WHERE CAN I READ ABOUT EJARI?

Want to learn more about Ejari? Here’s a comprehensive Ejari guide which will answer all your questions.

The aforementioned steps are quite simple. If you have the relevant details at hand, it will take no time at all to register co-occupants in Dubai. Remember, registering co-occupants will protect the rights of all parties involved. Hence, it is in the interest of all involved to register co-occupants in the Ejari contract in Dubai.

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