Welcome to your practical guide to government entities in Jordan.
Here you’ll find the most important public services, how to access them, and direct links to official electronic services to help you complete your transactions faster and easier.
Whether you’re a citizen, resident, or business owner, this guide helps you understand where to go and how to get things done without confusion.
Civil Status and Passport Department
The Civil Status and Passports Department (CSPD) is one of Jordan’s most important government institutions under the Ministry of Interior, responsible for maintaining the Kingdom’s official civil registry and issuing identity and travel documents for Jordanian citizens. The Department manages the registration of births, deaths, marriages, divorces, family records, changes…
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Department of Land and Survey
The Department of Land and Survey (DLS) is one of Jordan’s key government institutions responsible for the registration, documentation, management, and protection of land ownership and property rights throughout the Kingdom. Operating under the Ministry of Finance, the Department maintains Jordan’s official land registry, cadastral maps, and property records while…
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Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization
The Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO) is the national authority responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing standards, technical regulations, metrology, conformity assessment, and quality infrastructure in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Established in 1994 under the Standards and Metrology Law No. (22) of 1994, JSMO operates as an independent…
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Royal Scientific Society
The Royal Scientific Society (RSS) is Jordan’s largest applied research institution and one of the Middle East’s leading scientific, engineering, and technological organizations. Established in 1970 under the patronage of the late His Majesty King Hussein bin Talal, the Society operates as an independent, non-profit institution dedicated to advancing scientific…
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Greater Amman Municipality
The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) is the local government authority responsible for managing, planning, and developing Jordan’s capital city, Amman. As the Kingdom’s largest municipality, GAM is responsible for providing essential municipal services, improving infrastructure, promoting sustainable urban development, protecting the environment, and enhancing the quality of life for more…
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Jordan Customs
Jordan Customs is one of the Kingdom’s principal government institutions operating under the Ministry of Finance. Established in 1926, the Department is responsible for regulating and facilitating the movement of goods, vehicles, and travelers across Jordan’s borders while protecting the national economy, collecting customs duties and taxes, and enforcing customs…
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Income and Sales Tax Department
The Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD) is one of Jordan’s principal government institutions operating under the Ministry of Finance. The Department is responsible for administering and enforcing the Kingdom’s Income Tax Law and General Sales Tax Law, ensuring fair tax collection while supporting economic growth and public finance. Through…
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Social Security Corporation
The Social Security Corporation (SSC) is one of Jordan’s largest public institutions, responsible for administering the Kingdom’s social insurance system and providing financial protection for workers, retirees, and their families. Established under the Social Security Law in 1978, the Corporation began operations in 1978 as an independent public institution with…
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Central Bank Of Jordan
The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) is Jordan’s independent monetary authority, established in 1964 to maintain monetary and financial stability, preserve the value of the Jordanian Dinar, and support sustainable economic growth. Headquartered in Amman, the Bank formulates and implements monetary policy, manages the Kingdom’s foreign exchange reserves, issues and…
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Jordan Food and Drug Administration
Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) The Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) is the national authority responsible for regulating, monitoring, and ensuring the safety, quality, and effectiveness of food, medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements, pesticides, and other health-related products in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Established in 2003…
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Companies Control Department
The Companies Control Department (CCD) is a government institution operating under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply. It is responsible for regulating, registering, supervising, and monitoring companies operating in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in accordance with the Companies Law No. (22) of 1997 and its subsequent amendments. The…
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Amman Chamber Of Commerce
The Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is one of Jordan’s leading business organizations, representing the commercial sector in the capital. It supports businesses through commercial registration services, certificates of origin, business development programs, legal guidance, trade facilitation, and economic advocacy. The Chamber also organizes exhibitions, training programs, and networking events…
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Royal Hashemite Court
The Royal Hashemite Court (RHC) is one of the Kingdom’s highest constitutional institutions, serving as the official administrative and executive office of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. The Court acts as the principal link between the King, state institutions, the armed forces, civil society, the private sector,…
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