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Property registration and transfer fees in Jordan

General information only, not legal, tax or government advice, and no lawyer-client relationship. Laws, fees and procedures change: before you rely on anything here, check the current rule, fee or price with a licensed Jordanian lawyer and the relevant government office (such as the Department of Lands and Survey or the municipality).

Who usually pays the registration fee, and who usually pays the sale tax.

At a glance

The buyer usually pays the registration fee

  • A percentage of the value DLS uses, usually linked to the administrative value of the property.

the seller usually pays the sale tax

  • Contracts can split costs differently.

Because rates and exemptions change, we do not print a figure

The short answer

When a property is sold, the Department of Lands and Survey (DLS) charges a registration fee, set as a percentage of the property’s value under the Land Registration Fees Law and its fee tables1. The basis is usually the DLS administrative value or the declared price under DLS rules. The buyer usually pays it, lower rates and exemptions apply in some cases, and payment can be made electronically2. Rates and exemptions change by cabinet decision, so check the current table with DLS before you sign.

How the fee is worked out

  • A percentage of the value DLS uses, usually linked to the administrative value of the property1.
  • Charged when the sale is registered at the registration directorate.
  • Different rates can apply to transfers between close relatives, inheritance and partition (تخارج)1.

Exemptions and reductions: needs checking

Governments have offered exemptions for some apartments, for example by size or for first homes, through cabinet decisions with start and end dates. We could not confirm which exemption, if any, is in force on 31 Oct 2026, so we do not print a size or a rate. Ask DLS whether your purchase qualifies on the day you register.

Paying and clearances

  • DLS fees can be paid electronically, for example through eFAWATEERcom2.
  • DLS asks for clearances (براءات ذمة) such as the municipality’s property-tax clearance before it registers a sale2.
  • Our buying-costs calculator helps you estimate the total; confirm the rates it uses with DLS.

How people usually think about it

  • Many buyers think the fee is on the price they agreed. DLS uses its own basis, often the administrative value, which can be higher.
  • People often quote an old percentage or exemption from social media. Rates and exemptions change by cabinet decision.

Common misunderstandings

  • “There is always an exemption for small apartments.” Exemptions have come and gone with cabinet decisions; check whether one is in force on your date with DLS.
  • “The seller always pays the registration fee.” The buyer usually pays the registration fee; the seller usually pays the sale tax. Contracts can split costs differently.

Frequently asked questions

How much are property registration fees in Jordan?

They are a percentage of the value DLS uses, set in the fee tables1. Because rates and exemptions change, we do not print a figure; check the current rate with DLS or in its fee table.

Who pays the registration fee, buyer or seller?

Usually the buyer, while the seller usually pays the sale tax. The contract can agree otherwise.

Is there an exemption for apartments in 2026?

We could not confirm the current position on 31 Oct 2026. Ask DLS before you sign.

Can I pay the fees online?

Yes, DLS supports electronic payment such as eFAWATEERcom2.

Sources

  1. Land Registration Fees Law and fee tables (Department of Lands and Survey laws list) (checked 31 October 2026)
  2. Department of Lands and Survey: frequently asked questions (fees, payment, clearances) (checked 31 October 2026)

This page was last reviewed on 31 October 2026.

General information only, not legal, tax or government advice, and no lawyer-client relationship. Laws, fees and procedures change: before you rely on anything here, check the current rule, fee or price with a licensed Jordanian lawyer and the relevant government office (such as the Department of Lands and Survey or the municipality).