Ejar Platform Guide: How to Authenticate a Lease Step by Step

A detailed guide to the Saudi Ejar platform with step-by-step contract authentication.

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What is Ejar Platform?

Ejar is a Saudi government platform launched by the Ministry of Housing to regulate the rental market. It has been mandatory for residential lease authentication since 2018 and expanded to commercial contracts.

Steps to Authenticate a Lease

  1. Register on ejar.sa using your Nafath credentials
  2. Add property details — deed number, location, area, unit type
  3. Add tenant data — national ID or residency number
  4. Create contract — specify duration, rent amount, terms and conditions
  5. Electronic signature — both parties sign digitally, contract becomes legally binding

Fees

Residential: 125 SAR/year. Commercial: 200 SAR. Paid by the lessor or real estate office.

Amlaki and Ejar Integration

Amlaki integrates directly with Ejar, allowing contract authentication, renewal, and cancellation from within the system — saving significant time for multi-unit managers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ejar authentication mandatory?

Yes, it has been mandatory since 2018 in Saudi Arabia.

What are the Ejar fees?

Residential: 125 SAR/year. Commercial: 200 SAR.

Can I authenticate without a broker?

Yes, individual owners can authenticate directly after registering as individual lessor.

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