Application of Land Title Deed

Title Deed is the only proof of land ownership in Kenya. Title Deeds in Kenya are issued by Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development at the Ministry' regional registries offices. This service is required by all who buy land and need to Transfers Land ownership and Banks/Finanial institutions who Charges and Discharges Title deeds as security to loan facilities. Need to change ownership can also be by next if kin to a deceased pursuing succession. Requirements: Transfer document, Pin number, 2 sets of passport size photographs for each party, Certified Copy of ID, Necessary clearances and consent, Appearance and identification of relevant parties Name of owner, Address of owner, Nature of title, Plot Number, Approximate area., Registry map Sheet Number, Title Number Procedure -Perform an official search ; you will need a copy of the title deed of the land. Fill in the search application form and attach the title .In most District Land Offices, copies of your ID and Pin Certificate are required. -Obtain Rates Clearance Certificate from the Local Municipal Council . -Obtain consent to transfer from the Commissioner of Lands. This application is made in writing. -Lawyer prepare,authenticate and oversee signing of sales agreement in liasion with the seller’s lawyer. -Obtain valuation of the property by government valuers. - Submit application for processing Cost: Stamp duty; 4% urban, rural 2% of land value Valuation; Ksh1,000 for Municipal plots, Ksh 500 for plots in other urban centers Title fees Ksh 500 Registration fees: Ksh 500, Attestation: Ksh 1, 000 Timelines: N/A For more information call Huduma Contact Centre: +254 (020) 6900020 Or visit nearest Huduma Centre Or Contact: Ministry of Lands & Physical Planning 1ST NGONG AVENUE, P.O. BOX 30450-00100, NAIROBI,KENYA. TEL: 254-020-2718050 FAX: 254-020-2721248

Cost: Stamp duty; 4% urban, rural 2% of land value Valuation; Ksh1,000 for Municipal plots, Ksh 500 for plots in other urban centers Title fees Ksh 500 Registration fees: Ksh 500, Attestation: Ksh 1, 000
Timelines:n/a.

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