RERA Broker Licence Renewal 2026 — A Step-by-Step Guide

Renewing your RERA broker card in 2026 requires careful timing and accurate paperwork, especially if you operate across high-volume areas such as Dubai Marina, Business Bay or JLT. This guide sets out the exact sequence of documents, fees, training hours and exam requirements so you can complete the process without repeated visits to the RERA centre.

Check Your Current Licence Status Early

Log in to the RERA portal at least 90 days before expiry. The system now displays a colour-coded status: green for active, amber for renewal window open, and red for lapsed. Brokers in MBR City and Aljada report that the portal sometimes shows an earlier expiry date than the physical card, so cross-check the printed expiry month printed on the back.

Download the latest “Broker Activity Report” PDF from the portal.
Verify that all transactions on Bayut and Property Finder are correctly linked to your RERA number.
Note any pending complaints; unresolved cases block renewal even if training hours are complete.

Complete the Mandatory Training Hours

RERA requires 12 hours of approved continuing professional development for 2026 renewals. Courses can be taken online or at approved centres in JLT and Business Bay. Acceptable topics include updated escrow rules, DLD valuation guidelines and the new Etisalat digital KYC workflow introduced in late 2025.

Register through the RERA-approved provider list on the portal.
Keep digital certificates; paper copies are no longer accepted during upload.
Allow 48 hours for the training record to sync before proceeding to the exam booking step.

Prepare and Upload Required Documents

Scans must be in colour, under 2 MB each, and saved as PDF. The checklist below covers 95 % of renewal applications processed in 2026.

Valid Emirates ID (both sides).
Passport copy with valid UAE visa page.
Original RERA broker card (front and back).
Police clearance certificate issued within the last 30 days.
Proof of professional indemnity insurance (minimum AED 500,000 cover).
Completed medical fitness certificate from an approved centre in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

If you hold listings in Saadiyat or Yas Island, attach the additional Abu Dhabi tourism authority letter confirming no outstanding service charges.

Pay the Renewal Fees

Fees remain unchanged for 2026. Pay online via the portal using a UAE-issued card; cash payments at the counter are no longer accepted.

RERA renewal fee: AED 2,000.
Knowledge and Human Development Authority exam fee: AED 300.
Card printing and courier: AED 150.
Late renewal surcharge (after expiry): AED 500 per month, capped at three months.

Once payment clears, the portal issues an instant receipt that you must keep until the new card arrives by Etisalat courier, usually within five working days.

Book and Pass the Renewal Exam

The 2026 exam is 40 multiple-choice questions covering DLD circulars issued between January 2025 and March 2026. A pass mark of 70 % is required. Slots in the Dubai Knowledge Village centre fill quickly; brokers in JLT and Marina often book the 7 a.m. slot to avoid traffic.

Select “Renewal Exam” in the portal and choose a date within the next 30 days.
Arrive 30 minutes early with Emirates ID and portal receipt.
Results appear on-screen immediately; a PDF certificate is emailed within two hours.

Upload the certificate back into the portal to finalise the renewal. The new card is valid for two years from the original expiry date, not from the date of issue.

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