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Get Your Land Office Transfer Documents Right the First Time

MyProperty Team June 10, 2026 6 min read 0 views

Key Takeaways

  • • Both sides bring ID cards, house registration and the original title deed
  • • If mortgaged, arrange the bank to redeem it on transfer day
  • • Prepare cashier's cheques per payee plus cash for fees

Transferring title at the Land Office is simpler than feared — but people often arrive with a missing document and have to reschedule. Prepare fully and finish in one trip.

Complete documents mean a one-trip transfer
Complete documents mean a one-trip transfer

What each side needs

PartyKey documents
BuyerID, house registration, cashier's cheque
SellerID, house registration, original deed
If marriedMarriage cert + spouse consent
If companyCompany affidavit + director ID

Money and mortgages

If the buyer is financing, the loan officer attends to register the mortgage same-day. A still-mortgaged seller must have their bank redeem it concurrently. Split cashier's cheques per payee; bring cash for fees and taxes.

Smooth-day tips

Call ahead for quiet times, arrive early for a queue ticket, and make sure names match exactly across documents.

References

  • Department of Lands — rights and juristic act registration

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