The Real Estate Registry (RER)

What is the Real Estate Registry (RER)

The Real Estate Registry is a new system that replaces the Ministry of Justice with respect to real estate affairs. Under the previous framework, real estate title deeds—whether paper-based or electronic—were issued by the Ministry of Justice, typically in yellow or green format and consisting of a 12-digit number.

However, once a property is registered under the Real Estate Registry, the Ministry of Justice deed is cancelled and a new deed is issued under the Real Estate Registry. The new deed features a white and blue design and carries a unique 16-digit identification number.

Currently, holders of Ministry of Justice deeds rely on the Saudi Real Estate Market (Al-Bursa Al-Aqariyya) website to access various real estate services, such as browsing owned properties, title deed inquiries, electronic conveyance, title amendment, subdivision/merging services, and other related operations.

After registration in the Real Estate Registry and issuance of the new deed, all of these services—previously provided through the Real Estate Exchange—will be delivered directly through the Registry platform.

One of the key advantages of the Registry is the addition of the Real Estate Ledger, an important new document issued alongside the deed. The Ledger represents a major advancement in the transparency of the Saudi real estate sector, as it records all operations conducted on the property from the issuance date of the new deed. This includes ownership transfers, subdivision and merging activities, and other registered actions—thereby enabling the new owner to understand the full historical record of the property.

The Ledger also documents annotations, such as the registration of legal claims or disputes related to the property, allowing potential buyers to verify whether any legal issues or claims are associated with the asset before proceeding with a transaction.

How to Register?

The process of registering a property in the Real Estate Registry may be completed either independently by the owner or through a certified registrar such as Warden. Upon submitting the application, a reference number beginning with FR20 is issued, after which the application undergoes follow-up and review for an average period of around ten days, subject to increase or decrease.

Some applications are approved immediately, while others may remain under review for two weeks, a month, or even longer before being rejected, requiring the applicant to correct or enhance the submitted data and resubmit the request. The applicant must then wait again—typically around ten days, more or less—until a final decision is issued.

For this reason, Warden Supporting Real Estate Services was established to assist in completing First Real Estate Registry registrations, resolve rejected applications, and fulfill the requirements necessary to achieve compliance with the registry’s standards.

Why Register your Property through Warden?

Warden has successfully registered a total area exceeding 600,000 square meters, demonstrating its expertise and specialization in real estate registration. Through handling numerous unique and complex cases, Warden has consistently delivered solutions in the shortest possible time and with optimal efficiency.

As a result, Warden is highly proficient in executing registrations accurately, avoiding rejection, and resolving beneficiary issues that prevent or delay successful registration.

Therefore, do not hesitate to contact Warden for professional support throughout your registration process.

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