Ejari Renewal: Step-by-Step

Why Ejari renewal is easy to overlook

Most tenants remember to renew their tenancy contract with the landlord but forget that the Ejari certificate tied to it has its own expiry, matching the lease term. An expired Ejari certificate can quietly cause problems weeks later when you're mid-way through a visa renewal or trying to update your DEWA account, and suddenly need a document you assumed was still valid.

When to renew

Ejari should be renewed at the same time as your tenancy contract, ideally as soon as you and your landlord sign the renewed lease, rather than waiting until the old certificate has already lapsed. If your rent has changed, the renewal will reflect the new figure.

Step-by-step

1. Get your renewed tenancy contract: signed by you and the landlord, showing the new term and rent.
2. Send it to us: along with your Emirates ID/passport and DEWA number if anything has changed.
3. We check for changes: a new rent figure, added occupants or amended terms can all affect the registration.
4. We submit the renewal on Ejari: and deliver the updated certificate to you, usually the same day.

What changes at renewal time

• Rent amount, if it's been adjusted
• Contract term dates
• Tenant details, if there's been a change (for example, a spouse added to the lease)

If you're also updating your tenancy for a new family member you're sponsoring, it's worth checking our guide on the minimum salary to sponsor family in the UAE, since your registered address and household size can factor into that assessment.

What it costs

Renewal is treated the same way as a first-time registration, our all-in fee is AED 349, government fee included, and it's usually done the same day.

Key takeaways:
• Ejari expires with your tenancy term, not on a separate schedule, renew both together.
• Renewing promptly avoids surprise gaps when you need the certificate for a visa or DEWA task.
• Our all-in renewal fee is AED 349, usually completed the same day.
• Update Ejari whenever rent or tenant details change.

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