How to verify title deeds through the Dubai Rest app
As a real estate investor, it’s crucial to check the authenticity of a title deed to recognise any warning signs prior to ascertaining your legal ownership of a property. Thanks to Dubai Land Department, you can verify your title deed from the comfort of your own home, by utilsing the Dubai Rest App. In this article we bring you a brief introduction to the app and a complete breakdown of the process, along with the necessary requirements to initiate your request.
WHAT IS THE DUBAI REST APP?
Dubai Rest app is a digital solution for all-things real estate. It was launched by Dubai Land Department to help investors and tenants to perform all types of property transactions and trading services, such as title deeds registrations, ‘to whom it may concern’ certificate generation, procedure status enquiries and more.
HOW TO VERIFY TITLE DEEDS THROUGH THE DUBAI REST APP
- Open the Dubai Rest app
- Click ”Services” from the bottom tab
- Select ”Title Deed Verification” from the services list
- Enter the information required
- Click ”Validate”
WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE TITLE DEED VERIFICATION THROUGH THE DUBAI REST APP?
- Certificate Number (Below the barcode/QR code of the title deed; Contract Number for Oqood)
- Certificate Year (Below the barcode/QR code of the title deed; Contract Year for Oqood)
- Property Type: Land, Villa or Unit
- Owner’s Name
FAQs ABOUT DUBAI LAND DEPARTMENT TITLE DEED VERIFICATION THROUGH DUBAI REST APP
WHERE IS THE DUBAI REST APP AVAILABLE?
Dubai REST app is available on both Google Play Store and iOS.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO CHECK THE AUTHENTICITY OF YOUR TITLE DEED?
As a real estate investor, it’s essential for you to know whether the property is under any legal impediment, encumbrance or has any other underlying issues. Checking the authenticity of a title deed helps you recognise any warning signs of fraud prior to investing in a property.
That brings an end to our step-by-step process of verifying the authenticity of the title deed through the Dubai Rest App. While this is an easy solution, you can also go to Dubai Land Department‘s website to initiate the process.
Remember, proof of ownership goes a long way. It helps you register for Ejari, obtain a move-in permit, file a mortgage application or apply for a NOC for resale from the developer.
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