Syria Land Registry Digitization Begins in Five Governorates with US Funding
Syria's Minister of Local Administration and Environment Mohammed Anjarani announced that a land registry digitization project has entered implementation, with five centers in Damascus, Aleppo, Hama, Raqqa and Deir Ezzor, funded by the US State Department through Creative Associates International.
Key points
- Syria's land registry digitization project has entered actual implementation.
- Five centers selected: Damascus, Aleppo, Hama, Raqqa and Deir Ezzor.
- The contract is with Creative Associates International, funded by the US State Department.
- The goal is digitizing and preserving thousands of documents within five months.
- The project preserves existing records but does not resolve property disputes.
What Is Syria's Land Registry Digitization Project
Syria, whose property system relies on paper records held in local registry offices, has launched a project to digitize and preserve thousands of land and property documents. Minister of Local Administration and Environment Mohammed Anjarani said the project has moved into actual implementation under an expected memorandum of understanding and an executive contract with Creative Associates International.
The project is financed by the US State Department. Anjarani described preserving people's property documents as a cornerstone for protecting their rights and supporting Syria's recovery and reconstruction.
Which Governorates Are Covered First
The ministry approved five centers located in Damascus, Aleppo, Hama, Raqqa and Deir Ezzor, a selection the minister said considered fairness, the scale of need and geographic distribution. He noted that some governorates hold very large volumes of records, while others have suffered extensive damage and the loss or destruction of documents, creating different priorities across the country.
- Damascus
- Aleppo
- Hama
- Raqqa
- Deir Ezzor
What This Means for Syrians and the Diaspora
The land registry is the official reference for proving property ownership in Syria, so damaged or missing records complicate sales, inheritance and any proof of rights — a concern for Syrians abroad whose family properties may be at stake. Digitizing existing documents protects them from further loss and decay.
However, in this phase the project is limited to digitizing and preserving existing records. It does not resolve outstanding property disputes and does not register new ownership claims, an important distinction for anyone dealing with Syrian registry offices.
Will the Project Expand to Other Governorates
The minister indicated that work would continue to expand to the remaining governorates after the first phase, expressing appreciation for growing partnerships supporting Syria's recovery and a commitment to sustaining and widening their impact, without specifying a timeline for that expansion.
Frequently asked questions
What is Syria's land registry digitization project
It is a project implemented through a contract with Creative Associates International, funded by the US State Department, aiming to digitize and preserve thousands of property documents within five months at five centers in Damascus, Aleppo, Hama, Raqqa and Deir Ezzor.
Does digitization resolve property disputes in Syria
No. In this phase the project only digitizes and preserves existing records to protect them from loss and damage. It does not resolve outstanding property disputes and does not register new ownership claims.
Who funds Syria's land registry digitization
The US State Department funds the project, while Creative Associates International carries out implementation under an executive contract with the Syrian side.
When does the digitization start and where
The project has entered actual implementation through five centers in Damascus, Aleppo, Hama, Raqqa and Deir Ezzor, chosen to reflect fairness, need and geographic distribution, with expansion to other governorates planned later.
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