What is an authorisation letter for as-built drawings in Dubai?
An authorisation letter for as-built drawings is signed by the owner and lets us request the drawings for them. If a company owns the property, it is signed and stamped with the company stamp.
The short answer
Developers, building management and authorities release a property's drawings only to the owner or to someone the owner authorises. The authorisation letter is that permission: the owner signs it to allow Structural Solutions to request and collect the drawings for them. If the property is owned by a company, the letter must be signed by the company and carry the company stamp. We guide you on the letter when you send your request.
Official sites: Dubai Municipality · Dubai Development Authority · Dubai Land Department
Authorisation letter for as-built drawings: what you need to know
- Who signs: The owner of the property, as shown on the title deed.
- Company owners: Signed by the company and stamped with the company stamp, with the trade licence.
- Tenants: A tenant needs a landlord NOC; the drawings are requested with the owner's permission.
- Buyers: Before the transfer, a buyer needs the seller's NOC letter.
Documents you may need
- Title deed (owner) or tenancy contract with landlord NOC (tenant)
- Owner Emirates ID or passport
- Signed authorisation letter (company stamp if company-owned)
- Trade licence, if the property is owned by a company
- Seller NOC letter, if you are buying the property
Who does what
Step by step
We confirm the exact route for your property.
| Step | Approval route | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Send your request You | On the web app or the website request form, with your property details and documents. | Dubai Approvals web app Request on the website |
| Authorisation letter Owner | Signed by the owner. If the property is owned by a company, signed and stamped with the company stamp. | Authorisation letter |
| We request the drawings Structural Solutions | From the developer, building management or authority that holds them. | Where drawings are kept |
| You receive the drawings Structural Solutions | As PDF, and as CAD files where the developer releases them, for example Emaar and Nakheel. | CAD files |
| If nothing is on file Structural Solutions | We survey the property and prepare new as-built drawings. | As-built survey |
Questions
More questions about authorisation letter for as-built drawings
Do you help with the letter?
Yes. We guide you on the letter when you send your request.
Can a tenant sign it?
No. A tenant needs a NOC from the landlord.
What if a company owns the property?
The letter is signed by the company and stamped with the company stamp.
Can I request the drawings myself?
Owners can ask the developer directly; with the letter, we do it for you.
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