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Transfer of Building Permit Ownership

Transfer of Building Permit Ownership

  • Construction licenses
  • Individuals
  • Government agencies
  • Real estate
  • Engineering offices
  • Facilities

An electronic service available on the Balady Portal that allows beneficiaries to transfer the ownership of a building permit to a new owner without the need to visit the authority.

  • Access the dashboard and select your user role
  • Select the service via “New Application” to start the application
  • Select the type of owner and applicant.
  • Enter the building permit number (as registered in Balady) to be transferred.
  • Enter the updated title deed number registered with the Ministry of Justice.
  • Provide the building type details.
  • Select a certified engineering office.
  • Submit the request to the engineering office.
  • The engineering office completes the required data, and prepares the report.
  • The municipality approves the report.

For more details, please refer to the following link

  • Updated title deed for the new owner.
  • Contract with an engineering office for verification.
  • Payment of service fees.

Review the list of mandatory requirements and government approvals based on the type of activity.

Find out the list of instructions and penalties for municipal violations.

Is there a validity period for transferring an instant building permit?
Yes, the transfer must be completed before the permit expires to remain valid.

Does the new owner need to hire an engineering office for the transfer?
Yes, an engineering office must verify the building details before ownership transfer is approved.

Can an instant building permit be transferred without an updated title deed?
No, the title deed must be updated with the Ministry of Justice before initiating the ownership transfer.

What is the procedure when buying a house with an expired building permit, and you want to transfer the license in my name? Is the renewal for the first property owner?
You can apply for the building permit ownership transfer service through the Balady site.

How do I transfer ownership of a building permit?
Through my platform please follow these steps:
Select the Baladi services menu > Construction permit services > Transfer ownership of a building permit > Acknowledgment > Determine the region, trust and municipality > Select the capacity of the applicant and the engineering office > Select the data of the new owner, then submit the application > A confirmation message and the application number will appear to him.

Who is authorized to transfer ownership of the construction license?
An ownership transfer request is submitted by the new owner and the authorization request is sent to the classified engineering office.

Who is authorized to transfer ownership of the construction license?
An ownership transfer request is submitted by the new owner and the authorization request is sent to the classified engineering office.

What is the solution if there is land on which there is a building permit and the land was sold to another person and the building is still on the same old license with a (building violation) issued on it for an amount of 3000 riyals?
Ownership of the license must be transferred immediately after the deed is cleared.

How do I transfer ownership of a building permit?
Through my platform please follow these steps:
Select the Baladi services menu > Construction permit services > Transfer ownership of a building permit > Acknowledgment > Determine the region, trust and municipality > Select the capacity of the applicant and the engineering office > Select the data of the new owner, then submit the application > A confirmation message and the application number will appear to him.

Individuals, Governmental Entities

Target Category

1 - 10 أيام

Service duration

Submit electronically only through Balady Portal Dashboard, Mobile

Service channels

Service release date

Construction licenses

Product

عربي

Service delivery languages
Service Cost

Fees Calculator

Service Cost

Service Cost

Available

Payment Channels

  • سداد
  • فيزا
  • ماستر كارد
  • مدى
  • أبل باى

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