Ejari Download: How to Get and Print Your Certificate

To download your Ejari certificate, open the Download Ejari Certificate page on dubailand.gov.ae, enter your Ejari contract number, the 9 digit DEWA premises number, the municipality number and the sub number, complete the captcha and press Download file. If the contract is linked to your account in the Dubai REST app, you can instead open your Property Wallet, choose the property, go to the contract details and download the certificate there. Both routes are run by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), and neither lists a fee for downloading, as of November 2026.

Once you have the PDF, printing it is simple: print the whole page on A4, with the QR code and contract number visible. This guide covers each Ejari download route step by step, who can download the certificate, how to print it, how to find a lost Ejari number, how to get an old copy, and what to do when the download does not work.

What is the Ejari certificate and why do you need a copy?

The Ejari certificate is the proof that your tenancy contract is registered with the DLD. Landlords, DEWA, immigration and the Rental Dispute Centre all ask to see it. Our Ejari explainer covers what Ejari is and why it matters. This page deals with getting your own copy.

The DLD FAQ says all customers need an Ejari to use the DEWA move-in service, so the certificate is often the first document you chase after signing a lease. DEWA's own Ejari FAQ explains that once the Ejari is issued, a DEWA account is created automatically and you receive a welcome email with a link to pay the security deposit. Banks, schools, visa sponsors and telecom companies also commonly ask for proof of address, and the Ejari certificate is the document most people use for that. You do not have to go back to the agent or landlord who registered the contract if you have the numbers to hand.

Which Ejari download route should you use?

Route	What you need	Cost	Best for
DLD website form	Ejari contract number, DEWA premises number, municipality number, sub number	No fee listed by the DLD	Anyone with the contract papers to hand, on a computer
Dubai REST app	A Dubai REST login (Emirates ID or UAE PASS) and a contract linked to your account	No fee listed by the DLD	Tenants and owners who want the PDF straight on a phone
Request an old copy from the DLD	Your details, sent by email or WhatsApp as set out in the DLD FAQ	Not stated by the DLD	Old or lapsed contracts, and documents attached to a registration

The DLD download page lists no fee, and there is no charge for downloading a certificate that already exists. Fees apply to registering or renewing a contract, not to downloading it. Our guide to Ejari registration fees sets those out.

How to download your Ejari certificate from the DLD website

The DLD publishes a public form called Download Rental Certificate (Ejari). It needs no login. Follow these steps as of November 2026:

1. Open the Download Ejari Certificate page on dubailand.gov.ae.
2. Enter your Ejari contract number. The DLD FAQ says this number is at the top of your Ejari contract, and the form has a "Where can I find Ejari Contract Number?" link that shows an example certificate.
3. Enter the DEWA premises number. The form asks for a 9 digit number, which is on your DEWA bill.
4. Enter the municipality number and the sub number. The form marks these as required.
5. Complete the captcha and press Download file. The certificate opens or saves as a PDF.

The form marks mandatory fields with an asterisk. If a number is wrong, it returns an error such as "Please enter a valid contract number", "Please enter a valid 9 digit dewa number", "Please enter a valid municipality number", "Invalid captcha" or a no data found message. The Reset button clears the form so you can start again.

How to download Ejari from the Dubai REST app

The DLD lists Dubai REST as the second official channel for the Ejari download. Its Ejari services page gives these steps:

1. Log in to the Dubai REST app. The DLD FAQ says you register for DLD services with your Emirates ID or UAE PASS.
2. Tap the home screen icon at the bottom of the screen.
3. Open your Property Wallet.
4. Select the property.
5. Go to the contract details.
6. Download the certificate.

If you registered or renewed through the app, the contract is already linked to you. That makes this route the least error prone, because you rarely need to retype the long numbers. Our guide to who does what between the DLD, RERA and the Dubai REST app explains the app in more detail.

Who can download the Ejari certificate?

• The tenant. On the website form, anyone who has the contract number and the property numbers can download the PDF. In the app, the tenant sees the contract if it is linked to their account.
• The landlord. The DLD says landlords register contracts through the Ejari system, a trustee centre or the Dubai REST app, so the contract sits in the owner's records too.
• The agent or property manager. Whoever filed the registration can download a fresh copy and send it to you.
• Co-occupants. The DLD says there is no Ejari certificate for co-occupants. They are registered as co-occupants in Dubai REST, and the tenant of record downloads the certificate and shares it.

Can you get your Ejari through UAE PASS?

UAE PASS is the national digital identity. The DLD uses it as a login for its services, and its Dubai Now tenancy service uses it to sign contracts electronically. The DLD download page and its Ejari services page list only the website and Dubai REST as download channels. Some tenants also find the registered tenancy contract in the documents section of the UAE PASS app, but because the DLD does not list that route, use the two official channels first and treat UAE PASS as a backup.

How to find your Ejari number

People also search for "ejari number" because the website form will not work without it. The DLD FAQ says the contract number appears at the top of the contract. You can also find it in these places:

• The Ejari certificate or contract you already hold, near the top.
• The email or text message sent when the registration was approved.
• The signed tenancy contract, if the agent wrote it in after registering.
• Your Dubai REST Property Wallet, if the contract is linked to your account.
• Your landlord, agent or property management company, who filed the registration.

What if you lost the Ejari number?

Try the Dubai REST app first, since a linked contract shows without retyping any number. If that shows nothing, ask the agent or manager who registered the contract. As a last step, contact the DLD on 800 4488 and have your Emirates ID and the property details ready.

Where is the DEWA premises number?

It is on your DEWA bill, and it is 9 digits long on the DLD form. If you have never received a bill in your name, ask the landlord or agent for it, or contact DEWA customer service.

How to get an old Ejari copy or a reprint

Searches for "ejari reprint" and "ejari copy" usually come from tenants who need a certificate for a contract that has ended. The DLD FAQ says that to get a printout of an old Ejari, or the documents attached to a registration, you email the Department with your details, or send a WhatsApp message to +971 4 203 0591 or +971 4 203 0729. For a current contract, a reprint is simply a fresh download from the website or the app. Note that the DLD does not issue certificates or receipts for cancelled Ejari contracts, so download the last certificate before you cancel.

Ejari download not working? Common fixes

The form says no data found

Check every digit of the contract number and the 9 digit DEWA number. A transposed digit is the usual cause. Make sure the DEWA number matches the unit you rent, not a previous home.

The website will not load or the captcha fails

Try another browser, clear the cache, or switch to the Dubai REST app. If the app asks for a login, use the same Emirates ID or UAE PASS details you used for registration.

The registration was never completed

A tenant can start registration in Dubai REST, but the DLD says the landlord must approve it, and a request that is not approved within 5 days is cancelled automatically. If the landlord never approved it, no certificate exists. Ask whoever handled the registration to check its status. Our page on Ejari and tenancy contracts explains what a complete registration looks like.

A company registered the lease

Where a company manages the property, ask it for the contract number. The company rather than the tenant usually handles Ejari actions for that unit, so it is the right party to ask for a copy.

You still cannot download it

Call the DLD on 800 4488 or use the live chat on dubailand.gov.ae. Have the contract number, your Emirates ID and the property details ready.

How to check your Ejari status

The quickest check is the Dubai REST app. A registered contract appears under the property in your Property Wallet, with its contract details. A request still waiting for the landlord shows as pending until it is approved or until the 5 day window closes. If you started a registration and cannot find a certificate, look for the request in the app first. If the contract is not there, the filing did not go through, and it is better to know that before you need the certificate for DEWA.

How do you print the Ejari certificate?

Searches for "ejari print" and "print ejari certificate" come down to one task: print the PDF properly.

1. Download the PDF, then open it on a computer rather than a phone.
2. Check the contract number, the names, the property details and the dates against your signed contract.
3. Print the full page on A4. Keep the QR code, the contract number and any footers.
4. Save the PDF in two places, such as email and cloud storage.

A clean print or the PDF on your phone is usually enough, because the QR code lets the reader check it against the DLD record, and you do not need a stamped original. Do not photograph a screen or crop the page. If you have no printer, any print shop can print the PDF from a USB stick or email.

Documents and details checklist

Item	Needed for	Where to find it
Ejari contract number	DLD website form	Top of the contract or certificate, approval email
DEWA premises number (9 digits)	DLD website form	DEWA bill
Municipality number and sub number	DLD website form	Your tenancy papers, or ask the landlord or agent
Emirates ID or UAE PASS	Dubai REST login	Your ID card or UAE PASS account
Dubai REST account	App route	Create one in the app

Ejari certificate, Ejari contract and tenancy contract: what is the difference?

These three terms are used loosely, which is why people struggle to find the right document.

Document	What it is	Who holds it
Tenancy contract	The agreement you and the landlord sign, in the DLD's Unified Tenancy Contract form	Tenant and landlord
Ejari registration	The record of that contract in the DLD system, with its own contract number	The DLD
Ejari certificate	The e-Contract Registration Certificate issued once the registration is approved	Tenant and landlord, downloadable on request

The DLD calls the document issued after registration the e-Contract Registration Certificate, and the download service calls it the Rental Certificate (Ejari). They are the same document. When an office asks for your "Ejari", it almost always means this PDF.

How to avoid chasing the certificate again

• Download the PDF the same day the registration is approved, and email it to yourself.
• Write the Ejari contract number on the first page of your tenancy contract.
• Keep the latest DEWA bill with your tenancy papers, since the website form asks for its premises number.
• Download the new certificate each year after renewal, because the old one covers the old term only. Our guide to renewing Ejari online shows the steps.
• If you leave the home, keep a copy of the final certificate before the contract is cancelled, since the DLD does not issue certificates for cancelled contracts. Our guide to Ejari cancellation explains that step, and our guide to getting your deposit back explains why paperwork matters.

Where is the Ejari certificate used?

• Connecting DEWA when you move in.
• Registering with a district cooling provider, which asks for the tenancy contract or Ejari.
• Sponsoring family for a residence visa.
• Opening a Rental Dispute Centre case. Read how it works in our guide to rental disputes and the RDC.
• Renewing the tenancy. Our guide to renewing your tenancy shows when to register again.

If you are still choosing a home, our renting process page shows where Ejari sits in the steps, and you can browse apartments for rent across Dubai.