Land Title Transfer Process In Uganda

Land Title Transfer Process In Uganda

Land Transfer means the conveyance of the real property of the Project Area from the Authority to the Developer.

Below are the Steps for transferring land title in Uganda

Step 1
The Applicant must have in his/her possession fully completed set of Transfer forms which include a Transfer form and two Consent forms, A photocopy of the duplicate certificate of title and two authentic Passport photographs of the buyer and seller.
Step 2
The Applicant presents the documents to the Valuation Division for valuation assessment for Stamp duty. The Applicant checks with the Valuation Division within a period of 3 working days to pick the form and proceed to pay stamp duty and registration fees in the Bank. Stamp duty is 1% of the value of the land.
Assessment for payment of Registration fees is done by the respective District Cashiers.
Step 3
Pay the fess in the Bank, get a receipt and your Transfer form embossed. Submit all documentation together with the Duplicate Certificate of Title, receipts and photocopies of all documents to the Mailo Registry.
Step 4
The photocopy is stamped ‘Received’. The applicant is asked to check after 10 working days

Step 5
The Applicant presents identification documents and the Photocopies to collect the Duplicate Certificate of Title. The applicant signs for the Title and the Photocopy is stamped ‘Returned’ on completion.
Documents required: Duplicate Certificate of Title, set of Passport photographs, embossed Transfer form and consent form and General receipts of Payment.
Fees paid: Stamp duty- 1% of the value of the land; and Registration fees – 10,000/=

How long does land transfer take in Uganda?

The transfer is made in 10 working days. For any Ugandan to verify a land title, one has to conduct a title search that can be done physically or online. Nassolo, however urges advises that it is very important and effective for a title to be searched physically prior to any land transaction.

How do I know if my land title is original?

The Register of Deeds should be able to provide you a “Certified True Copy” of the title to ensure its authenticity. Request the seller of the property to give you a photocopy of the title since the Register of Deeds will need information such as the title number and the owner’s name.