Status Correction Permit for Existing Buildings
We regularise unlicensed or undocumented existing buildings — closing violations, avoiding fines and getting the property legally on record.
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What is this service?
This service obtains a building permit for an existing older structure that was built without a licence, or that holds only a legacy paper licence never registered on the electronic system. ABAK surveys the building and produces an as-built drawing reflecting site conditions, files the application on Balady — selecting the plot from the base map and entering the building components and setbacks — and follows it through to issuance of the corrected permit.
Why do you need this service?
Settles the status of non-compliant buildings and avoids fines and demolition orders.
A prerequisite for later steps such as an occupancy certificate, unit subdivision or sale.
Puts the building officially on record, linked to the correct title deed and drawings in the electronic system.
Raises the property's market value and makes it eligible for financing or mortgage.
Service Preparation Steps
Inspection & survey
We inspect the existing building and prepare an as-built drawing reflecting actual site conditions.
Document preparation
We compile the legacy building licence, a photograph of the elevation and the remaining supporting documents.
Authorisation & data entry
The office is authorised, the plot selected from the base map, and components and setbacks entered.
Submission
The permit application is filed on Balady and the conditions accepted.
Clearing comments
We resolve review comments and align the file with the applicable requirements.
Issuance
The status correction permit is issued.
What does the service include?
Approved Standards & Codes
Frequently Asked Questions About This Service
What are the steps to regularise an unlicensed existing building?
It begins with a site inspection and an as-built survey reflecting actual conditions, then assembling the documents and authorising the engineering office, selecting the plot from the base map and entering the components and setbacks on Balady, and clearing review comments through to issuance of the status correction permit.
Can an occupancy certificate be issued for an unlicensed building?
No. Regularising the building's legal status is a prerequisite for any subsequent service — occupancy certificate, unit subdivision or documenting a sale — because each of those depends on a valid permit and drawings registered on the electronic system.
What documents are needed to regularise an existing building?
You need the title deed, the as-built drawing produced by the engineering office after the field survey, a copy of any legacy building licence (even a paper one), a photograph of the building elevation, and the electronic authorisation of the office.
Does status correction stop fines and demolition orders?
Status correction is the lawful route to settling building violations and closing the file with the municipality, which is what protects the owner from accumulating fines and demolition orders — and restores the property's regulatory standing and its eligibility for financing or mortgage.
Why Choose abak?
We combine deep engineering expertise with high quality standards to deliver solutions you can trust.
Experienced Engineers
A team of certified consultants and engineers with long experience in the Saudi market.
High Quality Standards
Strict adherence to the Saudi Building Code and international engineering best practices.
Modern Engineering Solutions
We use the latest tools and technologies to deliver precise, efficient designs.
Professional Consultation
We listen to your needs and design the right solution for your project and budget.
Fast, Reliable Delivery
We commit to timelines and deliver our projects on schedule.
How We Work With You
Clear steps from first contact to final delivery.
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Contact Us
Reach us on WhatsApp or by phone and share your project details.
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Requirement Analysis
We study your needs and set a clear, suitable engineering plan.
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Engineering Execution
Our team executes the work precisely to the highest standards.
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Final Delivery
We hand over complete deliverables with post-delivery support.
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