The Safety License Ownership Transfer service allows establishments to transfer an existing Civil Defense safety license from the current owner to a new owner while preserving the same license number, technical details, and activity type. Through the Salamah portal, users can log in, select the facility and the relevant license, and submit a transfer request by entering the new owner’s information and attaching supporting documents such as a title deed, lease contract, or a notarized assignment agreement. The request is then reviewed to verify the accuracy of both parties’ data and to ensure that the facility still complies with current safety requirements before final approval.
This service is designed to facilitate business continuity during sales or ownership transfers, avoiding the need to apply for a completely new safety license where no significant structural or operational changes have occurred. It helps maintain an uninterrupted operation under the new owner while keeping the license active and officially recorded in Civil Defense systems in the updated owner’s name. By doing so, it supports smoother investment transitions and ensures that official safety records remain current and reliable.
Importance of the Safety License Ownership Transfer Service
Ensures that safety licensing remains valid and effective when business ownership changes hands.
Officially transfers regulatory responsibility for safety and fire-protection compliance from the former owner to the new owner.
Shortens the time required to finalize sales or assignment transactions by avoiding full re-licensing procedures.
Improves the accuracy of facility information within Civil Defense systems, enabling more effective inspection and monitoring.
Supports a more flexible and organized investment environment through integration with digital business and establishment platforms.
Key Challenges and Difficulties
Inability to complete the transfer if outstanding critical safety violations or unresolved technical observations exist for the facility.
Potential rejection where supporting ownership-transfer documents are incomplete or statutory fees are not paid on time.
Denial of requests when the new owner’s identity data do not match records in connected government systems.
Difficulties for some users in selecting the correct license where multiple facilities or branches exist, or in tracking request stages through the online portal.