Oqood is DLD’s portal for interim registration of off-plan property transactions. For an initial sale, the developer submits the signed purchase contract and required buyer details through the official service. The resulting provisional registration certificate is distinct from both the SPA and the final title deed.
Oqood, SPA and title deed: three different records
| Record | What the agent should understand | What to retain |
|---|---|---|
| Reservation or EOI | An earlier expression of interest or reservation, subject to its own terms | Signed terms, payment evidence and refund conditions |
| SPA | The buyer–developer sale agreement | Signed version and agreed payment schedule |
| Provisional registration | The transaction’s entry in DLD’s interim register | Issued certificate and registration reference |
| Final title deed | The completed ownership-registration output | Deed and current property details |
An EOI is not a universal mandatory first step, and signing an SPA does not by itself prove that interim registration has been completed. Ask for the relevant issued evidence rather than relying on a sales-stage label.
Who submits the initial-sale registration?
DLD’s initial-sale registration service describes a developer application through Oqood, with property and buyer details, supporting documents and payment. The service produces a provisional registration e-certificate. Requirements vary by applicant type; use the official service card for the current document list.
The same card specifies registration within 90 days of signing the contract and an expected service time of one business day. These are different measures: the submission deadline is not a promise that a buyer will receive a certificate one day after booking. Incomplete documents and developer preparation can affect the overall experience.
What does Oqood registration cost?
Use the current DLD fee schedule, not a screenshot from an older transaction. The service card separates seller and purchaser registration charges and lists additional administrative charges. Confirm in writing how the SPA allocates the payable sums and who collects them; do not collapse every charge into an unexplained “Oqood fee”.
For a buyer budget, keep developer instalments, statutory registration charges and other quoted transaction costs as separate lines. The payment-plan calculator helps turn percentages into an instalment schedule; it is not a government fee quotation.
The off-plan agent’s registration evidence checklist
- Match the buyer name and identity details to the signed SPA.
- Match the developer, project and unit references across the file.
- Identify the person responsible for submission and the date they expect to submit.
- Record the application or registration reference and follow up on outstanding items.
- Retain the issued certificate and reconcile it with the SPA.
- Record any later assignment or status change with the applicable official process.
Keep escrow-account verification separate from interim-registration tracking. Registration is important evidence, but neither a certificate nor a CRM status is a guarantee of project completion, investment return or a particular resale outcome.
How a CRM should support the process
The useful fields are simple: client, project, unit, SPA date, responsible coordinator, submission status, certificate reference, document link and next follow-up. Restrict access to identity records and record who last checked the official evidence.
A UAE off-plan CRM helps keep project and buyer context together. Ask WIYO or another vendor to show the required fields with a sample record, and confirm the scope before assuming a direct government integration. For payment-stage records, see off-plan payment-plan tracking.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oqood the same as the SPA?
No. The SPA is the purchase agreement. Provisional registration records the transaction in the interim register and produces a separate certificate.
Is Oqood the final title deed?
No. Keep the provisional registration and final ownership-registration documents distinct. Follow the developer and DLD process for the project’s completion and later registration.
Must an EOI always come before an SPA?
No universal sequence should be assumed. A launch may use an EOI or reservation arrangement, but the applicable agreement and official registration requirements govern the transaction.
Does a certificate guarantee I can resell immediately?
No. Check the SPA, developer requirements and the applicable DLD registration or assignment process before promising a resale or transfer.
Sources and scope
The procedural details above come from DLD’s initial-sale service card, consulted on 14 November 2026. Confirm current requirements on the service page for the actual transaction. This guide does not provide legal advice or a guarantee of registration timing.
Written by
Shaffay Bajwa
Founder & CTO at WIYO · Software engineer, 5 years building in the UAE real estate market.
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