Property
Bahrain — Property: Legal Checks
The conditions and checks that apply when registering a property in Bahrain, per the SLRB.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceBahrain eGovernment Portal / Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB) - Registration of purchase or sale of a propertyLast reviewed: 2026-10-27
Key facts
- The original title deed and original notarised sale contract must be presented; non-Bahrainis add a passport copy.
- The notarised contract must be submitted within one year of notarisation or it cannot be registered.
- Certain areas require ownership approval before registration (Urban Renewal Committee, Land Registration Director General or Royal Court, depending on the area).
- Registration is governed by Law No. 13 of 2013 and Decision No. 10 of 2016.
- Fees are 1.7% if filed within 60 days of notarisation and 2% afterwards, plus BHD 1 for the registration form.