Arab Republic of Egypt · Official portal — Alexandria Governorate
The documents and fees below are copied verbatim from the district’s official catalogue (report code 83) — no eligibility conditions or application steps are added beyond what it states.
Documents needed
| # | Document name | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commercial register | 596 |
| 2 | Mechanical drawing of the lift | 702 |
| 3 | Copy of the building licence or a schedule of the property's contents | 713 |
| 4 | Copy of the company's registration with the Egyptian Federation for Construction Contractors | 721 |
| 5 | Proof of identity (original and copy) | 795 |
| 6 | The application as submitted | 925 |
| 7 | Section drawing of the shaft and machine room, between the overrun and the pit depth | 978 |
| 8 | Tax card for the activity | 1151 |
| 9 | Copy of a maintenance contract with a licensed maintenance company (original for inspection) | 1180 |
| 10 | Lift fitness certificate | 1181 |
| 11 | Copy of the company's licence to carry on the activity | 1183 |
| 12 | Three-year insurance policy on the lift | 1185 |
| 13 | Copy of the contract with a lift operator and of the operator's ID card | 1187 |
| 14 | Certificate that the operator is trained in maintenance and operation | 1188 |
| 15 | Record of previous works | 1190 |
| 16 | The engineering drawing | 1192 |
| 17 | Calculation notes covering the travel indicators, the rope safety factor, and the traction and specific-pressure calculations | 1634 |
Check the document list before visiting. Ask the responsible office about anything unclear or unavailable to you.
Fee schedule
Initial fees
| Fee code | Fee item | Initial value |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Stamp duty | 3.00 EGP |
| 1273 | State financial resources development levy | 2.00 EGP |
| 2838 | SMS messaging service charge | 5.00 EGP |
| 2939 | Levy for the martyrs, victims, missing and injured of military and terrorist operations | 5.00 EGP |
Lift licensing fees
| Fee code | Fee item | Initial value |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Stamp duty | No fixed amount in the catalogue — set by the office |
| 76 | Licence fee | No fixed amount in the catalogue — set by the office |
| 1650 | Miscellaneous | No fixed amount in the catalogue — set by the office |
| 1704 | Occupants' union membership subscription | No fixed amount in the catalogue — set by the office |
| 2434 | Maintenance | No fixed amount in the catalogue — set by the office |
Inspecting departments
- Lifts Department
This service’s page from the official catalogue (PDF)
General guidance
General rules: Lifts
These are the rules for this kind of request as stated in the law and in official and published sources — not a replacement for the district’s catalogue entry above. Details can differ for your request; check with the district before you apply.