How to become a real estate broker in Sharjah
In Sharjah, brokers work under the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD). You do not apply alone: the card is requested by a real estate office that is registered with SRERD, for its own staff. Sharjah publishes less detail online than Dubai or Abu Dhabi, so this guide sticks to what we could confirm.
The short version
- Get a UAE residency visa and an Emirates ID.
- Join a real estate office that is licensed and registered with SRERD.
- The office prepares your file and applies for your broker or agent card.
- The office pays the card fee (reported at 1,000).
- SRERD checks the file and issues the card.
The legal framework
Brokerage in Sharjah is governed by Decree-Law No. 2 of 2018, issued by the Ruler. It asked the Executive Council to set the detailed rules for the profession, including fees and administrative penalties. The detailed resolution is not easy to find online, so rely on SRERD for the current conditions.
Who applies
The application comes from the office owner, for brokers and agents working under that office. In practice, your first step is to be hired by a registered office. If an agency tells you that you can work first and get a card later, treat that as a warning sign.
Documents
Guides based on the SRERD service list these documents:
- A valid copy of the office’s real estate licence
- Passport copy of the broker or agent
- Emirates ID copy of the broker or agent
- Two passport photos
- A no objection certificate (NOC) from the licence owner, for an agent card
- Proof of valid sponsorship by the office
Fee and timing
The reported fee is 1,000 per card. Complete files are reported to be processed within one business day. Applications go through SRERD service counters or its website.
SRERD does not publish the card’s validity period or an exam requirement in a source we could check. Ask the office and SRERD before you start.
Training for Emiratis
In January 2026 SRERD signed an agreement with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Foundation (Ruwad) to support the Emirati Real Estate Broker Initiative. SRERD organises training to qualify UAE citizens as brokers, grants initial approvals for brokerage licences and waives the training fee for those who qualify. Ruwad receives applications and provides training venues.
Before you sign with a Sharjah office
- Ask to see the office’s licence and its SRERD registration.
- Ask who pays your visa and the 1,000 card fee.
- Ask for your card number once it is issued, and keep a copy.
Sharjah publishes few details online. This guide was checked on the date shown above. Always confirm with SRERD before you pay anything. CloserPass is not affiliated with SRERD.
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