Real Estate Registration and Ownership Transfer with a Licensed Real Estate Registrar in Jeddah
A Real Estate Registrar is a practitioner licensed by the Real Estate General Authority to document transactions and changes affecting registered properties, such as ownership transfers and the registration of rights and encumbrances. In Jeddah, where hundreds of districts have been announced for registration since 2025, this service is provided by Mr. Ahmed Abdullah Al Ghamdi, licence No. 2223004189, alongside his law practice licence.
If your property is in one of the Jeddah districts for which the Real Estate General Authority has announced the start of registration, or you are buying, selling or mortgaging a registered property, the service you need is an accredited Real Estate Registrar in Jeddah who knows the Real Estate Registry platform’s procedures and can, at the same time, review your contract as a lawyer.
A personal licence of Mr. Ahmed Al Ghamdi — valid until 12 November 2030. Verify the licence
- Deed review
- Determine the transaction path
- Contract drafting and review
- Follow-up on the platform
Real Estate Registration in Jeddah’s Announced Districts
The simplified procedural path:
- 1. Electronic deed — issued by the Ministry of Justice
- 2. District check — announced / not announced
- 3. Determine the service — registration or transfer
- 4. Complete the procedure — notarization and registration
Who Is This Service For?
The Real Estate Registry system serves five main groups under the regulations and laws issued by the Real Estate General Authority:
Property Owners in Announced Districts
Owners of properties in Jeddah's announced districts, who are subject to the Initial Property Registration deadline.
Buyers and Sellers
Buyers and sellers who want to transfer ownership of a registered property with a sound contract and correct registration.
Banks, Financiers and Individuals
Banks, financiers and individuals when registering or releasing a mortgage, right or encumbrance on a property.
Heirs
Heirs who need to register the deceased's properties or verify their deeds.
Non-Saudi Residents and Investors
Non-Saudi residents and investors, following the entry into force of the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis in January 2026.
What Do We Offer?
Initial Property Registration
What we do: Verify that the property is in an announced area, review the electronic deed, and submit and follow up on the initial registration request.
Authority/platform: the Real Estate Registry platform — Real Estate General Authority
Ownership Transfer
What we do: Draft or review the sale contract, then notarize the transfer of ownership of the registered property.
Authority/platform: the Real Estate Registry
Registering Rights and Encumbrances
What we do: Register, amend or release a mortgage, and register other real property rights.
Authority/platform: the Real Estate Registry
What we do: Official verification before a purchase, or when settling an estate, to confirm the deed’s validity and scope.
Authority/platform: the verification service — Real Estate General Authority
Registration Request for a Property Outside Announced Areas
What we do: Assess the possibility of registration and submit the request through the dedicated optional track.
Authority/platform: Real Estate General Authority
What we do: Draft and review sale and lease contracts, and represent clients in real estate disputes before the competent court.
Authority/platform: in our capacity as lawyers
The Firm's Two Real Estate Registry Services and Their Prices
The two prices below are the firm’s fees for the licensed Real Estate Registrar service, as approved by the firm’s management (September 2026), and do not include the government fees set by the Real Estate General Authority and paid directly to it:
Ownership Transfer (Real Estate Registry)
1,300 SAR
Office fee — excludes government fees
Government fees: Not included. These are set by the Authority according to the type of service, and we will inform you of the officially published fee for your transaction from its official source before starting.
Rights and Obligations Management (Real Estate Registry)
1,200 SAR
Office fee — excludes government fees
Government fees: Not included. As stated above, these are set by the Authority, and we will inform you of the published fee before starting.
Government fee rules and price approval:
• The amounts shown above are office fees only and do not include the government fees prescribed by law.
• Government fees are set by the Real Estate General Authority according to the type of service and the property’s status, and are paid directly to it.
• The client is informed of the officially published government fee for their transaction before starting any procedure.
• Price list approval date at the firm’s management: September 2026.
Related links: the Services and Prices page and Notarizing Property Title Transfer (Ifragh) and Mortgage with the Notary.
Procedural notice: Verify your district’s status and the current deadline from the official source before starting the procedure.
Jeddah's Announced Districts: Why Timing Matters
Phase One — August 2025
Announcement of 19 Districts in Jeddah Governorate
Announced period and deadline:
Deadline ended on 27 November 2025
Number of parcels: 65,217 real estate parcels
Examples of districts covered: 19 districts in Jeddah Governorate under the first announced batch
Phase Two — September 2025
Announcement of 10 Districts in Jeddah (Makkah Region)
Announced period and deadline:
Deadline from 14 September 2025 to 18 December 2025
Examples of districts covered: Yaqoot, Al Lulu, Al Zumurrud, Al Yusr, Dhahban, Al Rayah, Al Noor, Al Najma, Al Murjan, Al Muruj
Phase Three — February 2026
Announcement of the Wide Batch (More Than 120 Districts in Jeddah)
Announced period and deadline:
Registration period from 15 February 2026 to 18 June 2026
Examples of districts covered: Al Karama, Al Adl, Al Sahl, and more than 120 additional districts in Jeddah
Real Estate General Authority notice: The Authority notes that failure to register within the specified deadline exposes the owner to the penalties set out in the Law of Real Estate Registration.
We track these announcements and update the list of districts and deadlines in our Guide to Real Estate Registration; and if your district is not yet announced, there is a track for Initial Property Registration in Jeddah’s districts outside the announced areas.
Why Al Shatiri & Al Ghamdi?
Drafting, Reviewing, Notarizing and Registering the Contract with a Single Licensed Authority
Mr. Ahmed Abdullah Al Ghamdi is licensed to practice real estate registration by the Real Estate General Authority (licence No. 2223004189, valid until 12 November 2030), and is a licensed lawyer and licensed notary.
The practical benefit: The contract is drafted, reviewed and registered by one person who bears professional responsibility for all three steps, which prevents the gaps found in informal contracts and ensures the sale and mortgage terms comply with the conditions issued by the Real Estate General Authority, without being spread across multiple offices.
Legal notice: The real estate registration licence is personal to Mr. Ahmed Abdullah Al Ghamdi, and is not attributed to anyone else at the firm.
Combined Qualifications and Licences:
Licensed Lawyer
Drafting contracts and representing real estate disputes before the courts
Licensed Notary
Notarizing powers of attorney, property title transfers and mortgages via the Ministry of Justice
Licensed Real Estate Registrar — Licence No. 2223004189
From the Real Estate General Authority (REGA)
What Should You Bring?
Valid National ID or Iqama
For individuals, or an active, valid commercial registration for establishments and companies.
Electronic Deed Issued by the Ministry of Justice
The approved electronic ownership document for the property, issued via the Ministry of Justice.
Valid Power of Attorney
If you are representing the owner or acting as their agent in the real estate procedure.
Geospatial Property Data (If Available)
Includes: the geographic location, subdivision plan number, and land parcel number.
It is enough to send the deed numbers and photos of the documents via WhatsApp to start reviewing the transaction and checking the district’s status before visiting the firm’s office.
How Do You Start?
Step 01
Send the Deed Number and Property Location
Send us the deed number and the property’s location via WhatsApp or the direct contact form.
Step 02
Verify the District and Deed Status
We verify the district’s status (announced / not announced) and the deed, and determine the appropriate service track.
Step 03
Submit and Follow Up on the Request via the Platform
We submit the request via the official platform and follow up until the ownership registration deed is issued or the ownership transfer is completed.
Clear and Reliable Answers to Your Questions
What is the difference between the electronic deed and the ownership registration deed in the Real Estate Registry?
The electronic deed is the ownership document issued by the Ministry of Justice, while the ownership registration deed is issued after completing Initial Property Registration in the Real Estate Registry operated by the Real Estate General Authority, and it establishes the property, its boundaries and its rights on a registered basis. Initial registration requires an electronic deed and that the property be in an announced area.
Is property registration mandatory?
In announced areas, a deadline is set for registration, and the Authority’s announcements indicate that failure to register within it exposes the owner to financial penalties under the Law of Real Estate Registration. Outside announced areas, an optional registration request can be submitted through a dedicated service.
Guide to Real Estate Registration
Can a non-Saudi own property in Jeddah now?
Yes, in principle; the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis entered into force on 22 January 2026, and the Authority has clarified that Riyadh and Jeddah are open to non-Saudis, while ownership in Makkah and Madinah is limited to Saudi companies and Muslim individuals. Details of the areas and controls are in our dedicated article.
Non-Saudi Property Ownership After the Law Took Effect: What Is Allowed in Jeddah?
How much does the service cost the government, and what are the firm's fees?
The Authority sets Real Estate Registry service fees according to the type of service, and the Initial Property Registration service page states that the fees are “variable depending on the type of service”; we will inform you of the officially published government fee for your transaction before starting. The firm’s fees, however, are published: SAR 1,300 for ownership transfer and SAR 1,200 for rights and obligations management, and neither includes government fees.
Verifying the Deed and District Status Is the First Step
If your property is in an announced district, or you are about to sell, buy or mortgage one, the first step is to verify the deed and the district’s status. Read our Guide to Real Estate Registration to understand the full process, or send us the deed number to get started.
Immediate next step: Send the deed number and property location via WhatsApp at +966 55 314 0750 so we can check the registration status and pinpoint your next step.
Firm’s office: Al Muhammadiyah District — Jeddah · Published fees, entirely separate from government fees
Official Sources and References
Specialized Guides and Articles on the Real Estate Registry and Notarization
Guide to Real Estate Registration
Real Estate Registration in Saudi Arabia: The Complete Guide for Owners in Jeddah
Transferring Ownership of a Registered Property
Transferring Ownership of a Registered Property: Title Transfer (Ifragh) and Notarization with the Real Estate Registrar
Registering Mortgages and Real Property Rights
Registering Mortgages, Rights and Encumbrances on a Property in the Real Estate Registry
Al Shatiri & Al Ghamdi’s Services and Prices: Consultations, Notarization, Real Estate and Power of Attorney