How to replace a lost Land Title Deed.

How to replace a lost Land Title Deed.

Losing or damaging a title deed can be a stressful experience for property owners. However, there are established procedures to follow in order to replace a lost or destroyed title deed in Kenya. Understanding these steps can help ease the process and ensure that your property rights are protected. Here, we outline the necessary actions to take when faced with such a situation, guiding you through the intricate process of obtaining a replacement title deed.

Official Search: The first step in replacing a lost or destroyed title deed is for the owner to conduct an official search. This search aims to confirm the ownership details and status of the property in question. It provides crucial information that will be required during the replacement process.
Acquiring Police Abstract: Once the official search is completed, the owner must obtain a police abstract. This document serves as a formal report of the lost or destroyed title deed and is necessary for initiating the replacement procedure. The police abstract acts as evidence of the reported loss or destruction.
Filling the Application for Replacement Certificate of Title: With the police abstract in hand, the owner must fill out the application for a replacement certificate of title form. Along with this form, certain documents must be attached, including a certified copy of ID, a colored passport-size photo, the search results document, and any other document evidencing ownership.
Filling the Statutory Declaration Form: In addition to the application form, the owner is required to fill out a statutory declaration form. This form serves as an affidavit declaration of loss, providing a legal statement confirming the circumstances surrounding the loss or destruction of the title deed.
Submission to the Land Registrar: Once all necessary forms and documents are completed, they must be submitted to the land registrar. The registrar will review the submission and initiate the process of replacing the title deed.
Issuance of Notice of Intent: Upon receiving the submission, the registrar issues a notice of intent to replace the title deed. This notice is published in the Kenya Gazette and in two local daily newspapers, providing a 60-day grace period for any interested parties to contest the replacement.
Gazetting and Local Publication: During the 60-day grace period, the notice of intent is gazetted and published in the specified newspapers. This public notification ensures transparency and gives an opportunity for any objections to be raised.
Issuance of New Title Deed: If no objections are raised within the stipulated grace period and the registrar is satisfied with the evidence submitted, a new title deed is issued to the property owner. This new title deed replaces the lost or destroyed one, reaffirming the owner’s legal rights to the property.

Conclusion:

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