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A broker must show a registration number
Every licensed broker carries a card with a register number that must appear on all their correspondence.
What the source says
"The name and registration number entered in the Register must appear in all correspondence and reports issued by the Real Estate Broker."
Bylaw No. (85) of 2006, Article 12
| Status | Confirmed - The official source states this rule in the words quoted. |
|---|---|
| Instrument | Bylaw No. (85) of 2006, Article 12 |
| Authority | Dubai Land Department |
| In force since | 2006 |
| Last checked | 26 September 2026 |
| Source | Dubai Land Department |
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Cite this rule
Home Guide Dubai, "A broker must show a registration number", Dubai property rules register, last checked 26 September 2026.
https://homeguidedubai.com/rules/broker-registration-number/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this still the rule today?
We last read the source on 26 September 2026. Rules in Dubai change by circular and by edits to service pages, often without notice. Check the source linked above, and ask Dubai Land Department in writing before a large payment.
Where does this rule come from?
Bylaw No. (85) of 2006, Article 12, published by Dubai Land Department. The quote on this page is copied word for word from that source.
Sources
- Bylaw No. (85) of 2006, Article 12 - Dubai Land Department - accessed 26 September 2026
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