Apply for Numbering Houses and Buildings
Numbering houses and buildings is part of urban planning. It creates an organised and structured address system. Apply for assigning and instaling a house number in accordance with the work schemes, standards, and systems approved by RTA.
Output
Building or house number plate with no expiry date
Ways to Apply
Website
- Website
- RTA Partner Apps
Channels
Steps
- Log in to RTA website using your username and password, or UAE Pass.
- Click House and Building Numbering from the dashboard.
- Fill in the details (information about the applicant, owner, and housing units number).
- Upload the documents and mark the desired location.
- Verify the application details and click Confirm to submit the request for approval.
- Check the status of recently submitted applications through the dashboard to resolve any comments or submit additional information.
- RTA instals the physical plate as per the assigned number based on the addressing system within 15 working days.
- Receive a notification of your request completion through SMS, once the relevant department has closed the application.
Service Time
15 working days
Channels
- Dubai Now ( Google play - App store )
Steps
- Log in using your UAE Pass.
- Select the service from the dashboard.
- Select Myself or Someone Else and fill in the details (owner and location details).
- Upload the documents, if required.
- Submit the application and receive the reference number.
- Check the status of the submitted application through the reference number and resolve any comments or submit additional information.
- RTA instals the physical plate as per the assigned number based on the addressing system within 15 working days.
- Receive a notification of your request completion through SMS, once the relevant department has closed the application.
Service Time
15 working days
Important to Know
You Should Know
- This service is currently available for properties that don't have a formal address and for which the Completion Certificate was issued before 2024.
- If the house is newly built, a request will automatically be submitted on your behalf once the Completion Certificate is issued. No further action is required.
- You can't request the service if the selected area doesn't have formal addresses or if the property isn't yet fully completed.
- You, or your legal representative, must submit the application.
- You can view or cancel the request before the issuance of the permit through the dashboard, using the application reference number.
- If additional details are requested by RTA, you must go to the dashboard and enter the reference number to find the application, then click Transaction Log to add requirements.
Eligible Categories
Citizens and residents who own properties
Service Requirements
- Affection Plan specifying the location of the building or house (for projects in areas regulated by Dubai Municipality)
- Completion Certificate for the house
- Passport or Emirates ID (if the UAE Pass isn't used to log in)
Fees
- Free
Terms and Conditions
None
FAQs
- Q : What are the procedures if a building is completed without being assigned a number?
- A : If a number isn't assigned within 30 days of the building completion in areas with formal addresses, you must either submit an individual application or contact the call centre to find out why the number wasn't assigned automatically.
- Q : Can I submit an application to modify or repair the house number through the system?
- A : No application is required. You can file a complaint through the call centre.
Updated on: 04-November-2025