If you’re looking for an apartment or villa to rent in Saudi Arabia, you’ve definitely come across the word “Ejar.” The Ejar platform is the official system approved by the Real Estate General Authority for electronically documenting rental contracts. In this article, we walk you through the complete process from start to finish.
Who it’s for: Landlords, tenants, and real estate agents
Where: Through the Ejar electronic platform ejar.sa
Cost: 125 SAR per year — paid by the landlord
When: The contract is documented immediately upon both parties’ electronic approval
What is the Ejar Platform?
The Ejar platform is the unified electronic system for documenting rental contracts in the Kingdom. It is supervised by the Real Estate General Authority and aims to regulate the relationship between landlord and tenant. All residential and commercial contracts must be registered in Ejar to be official and legally recognized.
Requirements for Registering an Electronic Rental Contract
Tenant
- Valid national ID for citizens or valid Iqama (residence permit) for residents
- Account on the Ejar platform or via Nafith (Absher)
Landlord
- Property ownership proof (title deed)
- Register the property on the Ejar platform as a rentable unit
- An electronic wallet in Ejar to pay documentation fees
Steps to Issue an Electronic Rental Contract
- Log in: Go to ejar.sa and log in via Nafith (national unified access)
- Choose contract type: Residential or commercial
- Enter property details: Unit number, location, and area
- Enter tenant details: National ID or Iqama number — the system retrieves data automatically
- Set contract period and rent: Start and end dates, and monthly rent amount
- Pay the fee: 125 SAR per year — paid by the landlord via SADAD or e-wallet
- Send for documentation: A notification is sent to the tenant for approval via Absher
- Contract issued: After both parties approve, the contract is issued with a documented number — you can download it as PDF
Electronic Rental Contract Fees
| Contract Duration | Fee | Paid By |
|---|---|---|
| One year | 125 SAR | Landlord |
| Two years | 250 SAR | Landlord |
| 3 years | 375 SAR | Landlord |
| Each additional year | 125 SAR | Landlord |
⚠️ Note: Paper contracts not registered in Ejar are not accepted by banks, embassies, or government entities. Failure to document the contract may result in a fine starting from 1,000 SAR for the landlord.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the electronic Ejar contract legally binding?
Yes — a contract documented in Ejar is an executory instrument directly, meaning you can submit it to the Execution Court without filing a lawsuit.
Do I need a real estate agent?
No — you can process the contract directly without an agent. However, if you deal with a licensed real estate office, they can do it on your behalf.
Who pays the documentation fees?
By law, the landlord pays the documentation fees — unless both parties explicitly agree otherwise in the contract terms.
For more details: Ejar Official Platform — ejar.sa
