Ownership in Egyptian law does not transfer except by registration. A preliminary contract alone is not enough.
Difference between Signature Validity and Registration
Signature Validity: A precautionary suit proving only the seller's signature. It does not transfer ownership.
Registration (Real Estate Registry): Transfers ownership legally and prevents resale.
Required Documents
- Original Preliminary Contract.
- Seller's Title Deed (Sequence of Ownership).
- Official extract from Real Estate Taxes (Mukallafa).
- Digital Survey Map.
Registration Steps
- Submit application to the Registry.
- Pay fees.
- Technical Review.
- Final Signature.