Jordanian Department of Lands and Survey… A Smart and Secure Real Estate Environment!
The Jordanian Department of Lands and Survey is one of the state's primary institutions. It is the authority responsible for registering lands and properties and issuing their official deeds, in addition to conducting surveys and maintaining the related records.
Also known as Land Registry Offices… this is how the Department of Lands and Survey was referred to in 1857 AD, under the Ottoman Land Law. This law at the time led to the establishment of departments within the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to provide land and survey services, which were called Land Registry Offices or Property Registration Departments.
Since 1857, the Department of Lands and Survey has pursued a path of continuous development, going through multiple stages that played a vital role in reaching its current status.
The true beginning was after the Lausanne Treaty was signed in 1923, whereby the Emirate of Transjordan received ownership records and documents relating to public and private property.
The Jordanian government then took the necessary steps to reorganize and overcome real estate-related difficulties and challenges, enacting the following laws:
In 1923, the Land Liberation System and the Parceling Law were issued.
In 1927, the Land Liberation and Valuation Law was enacted.
That same year, the government merged several departments (Survey Department, State Property Department, Property Registration Departments, and Land Liberation Offices) into one entity: the Department of Lands and Survey.
Between 1951 and 1952, the Department of Lands and Survey in the East Bank (Jordan) became responsible for all registration directorates in the Kingdom, totaling 15 directorates, following the merger of the land and survey departments of both East and West Banks.
In 1952, the Land and Water Settlement Law was enacted, followed by several other laws implemented in 1953, applied across both banks. Previously, Palestinian laws had been in use.
Today, the Department of Lands and Survey has become an intelligent, service-based, and technologically advanced information system, offering real estate services under the following strategy:
Vision: A smart and secure real estate environment
Mission: To sustain a real estate environment based on an updated and secure database, delivering comprehensive electronic services grounded in integrated property legislation, qualified human resources, and effective partnerships
Core Values:
Justice
Accuracy and transparency
Accountability
Excellence
Sustainable development
Customer satisfaction
Since its inception, the Department of Lands and Survey has expanded and continuously improved its service base to keep up with technological developments in the land sector. It established a new administrative unit called the Institutional Performance Development Directorate, which led to most services becoming electronic — simplifying access for citizens, expatriates, and even foreign property owners inside Jordan.
Full service details are available by clicking on the official Department of Lands and Survey Services List, and service form templates can be found via the Service Forms List.
The department has published a list of essential electronic services on its website to simplify access for beneficiaries. These include:
Administrative value of apartments
Administrative value of lands
Draft land plot layout
Ownership approval for non-Jordanians
Approval for property sales to non-Jordanians
Ownership approval for legal entities
Steps to Create an Account to Access Department Services
To benefit from the department’s e-services, users must create personal accounts on the official website. Registration steps are available by clicking here.
Electronic Sale Request Service
This is one of the department’s standout services — allowing beneficiaries to sell properties from anywhere in the world through the online portal. You can benefit from it by clicking on the service link.
According to the 2018 Operational Management Guide of the Department of Lands and Survey, service recipients are classified into:
Jordanian citizen: DLS1
Investor (Jordanian or non-Jordanian): DLS2
Jordanian government: DLS3
Subscriber: DLS4
Department employee: DLS5
There is a strong partnership between Homes Jordan and the Department of Lands and Survey, based on mutual trust and efficiency.
This is evident through Homes Jordan’s certified real estate agents who play a pivotal role in issuing and finalizing all transactions related to property transfer and signing procedures between sellers and buyers — ensuring client rights and the legal process are upheld.
Homes Jordan’s representatives also conduct regular visits to the department to stay updated on new laws or amendments related to property transactions — implementing these updates immediately in their work.
Homes Jordan has enhanced its role by offering all officially approved services within the Department of Lands and Survey to its clients. It completes all required procedures for a service fee based on the case details.
The aim of this cooperation is to facilitate and expedite all procedures for clients with high accuracy while protecting them from fraud or scams.
Here are the services provided by Homes Jordan:
Parceling services
Inheritance & exit services
Property sales of all types (standard sale, sale between partners, etc.)
Gifting
Tax exemption
Ownership approvals for non-Jordanians
Issuing land layout plans
Granting licensed surveyor permits
Sale by court ruling
Property exchange
Power of attorney authorization
Mortgage services
Delegation for residential purposes
Leasing
New registration
Registration approval
You can view the full list of services offered by Homes Jordan by clicking on the service list.
Where is the main Department of Lands and Survey located?
Amman – Jabal Al-Luweibdeh – Abdul Munem Samarah Street – next to Luzmila Hospital
Does the department operate on Saturdays?
Official working days are from Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Can I find out the owner of a specific property?
No. According to current laws and regulations, property ownership information is confidential and only disclosed to the owner or legal representative.
How can I correct an error in my name?
If a name error is found, the record of the property is reviewed to verify how the person acquired it. Then, a document from the Civil Status Department confirming no similar names is required. After investigations and legal fees are paid, the correction is made.
What does “parceling” mean?
Any modification to the boundaries of a land plot resulting in a new registration record.
What are shared sections in a property?
These are the common utilities and spaces serving apartments or floors in a building.
Where do I go to issue a real estate power of attorney?
To the regular courts. The Notary Public is the authority to issue POAs.
What are the conditions for housing companies to be exempt from property sale tax?
The condition is that the purpose is to build and sell residential apartments without any usurious interest.
Can a lease be transferred?
Yes. A tenant can transfer their remaining lease term to another tenant (even at a higher rent) with the landlord’s consent.
What if I discover encroachment on a street or adjacent plot?
Submit a correction request through a licensed surveyor.
Always remember, you can contact the Homes Jordan team at +962791230777 for inquiries about all services provided through the Homes Jordan platform, and for consultations with legal and engineering specialists to help you make informed decisions.
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