Requirements and Login Procedure for Ehkam Platform & Submitting Real Estate Ownership Applications

Within the framework of organizing and facilitating real estate ownership procedures in the Kingdom, logging into the Ehkam platform has become an essential step for those wishing to submit ownership applications through the digital platform approved by the General Authority for State Properties.

This step is part of the efforts to develop the commercial and residential real estate sector in Saudi Arabia and enhance transparency in real estate transactions. Therefore, below we review with you all the stages of the Ehkam platform, from the conditions and method of registration on the platform to how to submit applications easily and accurately.

How to log in to the Ehkam platform and create a new account

The General Authority for Endowments has announced the conditions and steps required to register on the Ehkam platform, explaining the mechanism for submitting endowment ownership applications via the electronic platform.

Those wishing to submit applications can follow the following steps to create a new account on the platform:

1. Visit the official Ehkam platform website (via the dedicated link).
2. Click on the "Login" button from the main page.
3. Select "Create Account" located at the bottom of the login page.
4. Fill out the form with the required data, which includes:

• Beneficiary name
• National ID number
• Date of birth
• Email
• Mobile number

1. After entering the data, click on "Verify Data".
2. You will receive a text message containing a verification code to the registered mobile number.
3. Enter the code in the designated field, then press "Verify" to complete the registration process.

Thus, the user has successfully created an account through which they can submit and follow up on endowment ownership applications via the platform.

Conditions for registering on the Ehkam platform for real estate ownership

To ensure acceptance of the real estate ownership application via the Ehkam platform, the following conditions must be adhered to:

• Submit the application before the specified deadline, noting that the receipt of new ownership applications ended on 5/5/1444 AH, while modification requests are still available.
• The property must not be within the sites excluded from ownership, whether for legitimate reasons or under official orders and decisions, such as the Two Holy Mosques area.
• Prove the existence of actual revival of the property -- such as agriculture or construction -- before the issuance of the prohibition order on 9/11/1387 AH.
• There should be no final judicial ruling denying ownership of the property in favor of the applicant.
• Provide a survey report approved by a trusted engineering office that includes all the required data about the property.

Important note:

If the application is submitted by heirs, it is sufficient for one of them to submit the application with the attachment of a document listing the heirs to prove the capacity.

Steps to submit a real estate ownership application via the Ehkam platform

To successfully complete the real estate ownership process via the Ehkam platform, the following steps must be followed carefully:

1. Visit the official Ehkam platform website.
2. Click on "Login", then enter your data through the National Unified Access (Absher), using the ID number and password.
3. Open the "Nafath" application on your mobile, and choose the verification code that matches the code displayed on the Ehkam platform, then press "Accept".
4. Enter the property owner's information, such as full name, ID number, nationality, and identity issuance and expiration date (optional).
5. If there is an agent or heir, enter their name, ID number, and type of representation (agent, heir, authorized person, partner).
6. Specify the region, city, street name, postal code, and housing unit number.
7. Choose the appropriate type of request from the following options:

• New ownership request
• Formal amendment
• Completing the procedures for a title deed

1. Enter the name of the court (if any), the case number and date, the area of the property, the deed number and date, and answer the question of whether the property has been revived.
2. Use the map to accurately locate the property, then click "Save" and "Next".
3. Attach the necessary documents, such as the approved survey report and a copy of the national ID.
4. Review all data and attachments to ensure their accuracy, then click "Submit Application" to officially send it via the platform.

Documents required to submit a real estate ownership application via the Ehkam platform

To ensure acceptance of the real estate ownership application via the Ehkam platform, the following documents must be prepared accurately:

• A survey report approved by an engineering office, containing the coordinates, type of property, area, boundaries, and sides.
• Documents proving ownership or revival, such as old title deeds or official documents proving actual revival.
• A copy of the national ID of the applicant, in addition to the identity of the legal representative, if any.
• A legal power of attorney or a document listing the heirs, in the event that the application is submitted by an agent or one of the heirs.
• A modern AutoCAD (DWG) file of the property, preferably version 2013 or later.

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• The easiest ways to pay Ehkam platform fees electronically

If you are seeking to complete your application procedures via the Ehkam platform, there are several electronic means to pay the required fees easily and securely. Here are the most prominent:

First: Payment via Al Rajhi ATM

1. Insert your bank card into the machine, then enter the password.
2. Select "Pay Payments" from the list.
3. Select the option "Pay Real Estate Settlement Fees".
4. Enter the invoice number shown in your account on the Ehkam platform.
5. Verify the fee amount and press "Confirm" to complete the process.

Second: Payment through Al Inma Bank ATM

1. Insert your card and password.
2. Go to the "Other Services" option, then "Service Payments".
3. Enter the invoice number and its identification code.
4. Review the details and choose "Pay the full amount".
5. Keep the electronic receipt to confirm payment.

How to track the status of your ownership application on the Ehkam platform

Once a real estate ownership application has been submitted via the Ehkam platform, you can easily follow its updates by doing the following:

1. Log in to the Ehkam platform using the National Unified Access data.
2. After logging in, go to the "My Requests" section.
3. Enter the request number or select it from the available list.
4. Click "Search" to view the current status (such as: under process, accepted, or rejected).
5. If there are notes on the application, they must be modified within 15 days from the date of notification.