How To Get Land Title In Uganda

What Is Land Title?

In property law, title is an intangible construct representing a bundle of rights in a piece of property in which a party may own either a legal interest or equitable interest. The rights in the bundle may be separated and held by different parties.

How To Get Land Title In Uganda?

REQUEST A SEARCH AND CONSENT FORM.

PAY SEARCH FEE.

CONDUCT THE SEARCH AND DRAFT THE AGREEMENT.

VALUATION OF PROPERTY.

OBTAIN CLEARANCE FORM AND ASSESSMENT OF STAMP DUTY.

PAYMENT OF STAMP DUTY.

CONSENT TO TRANSFER BY THE LAND BOARD IN KAMPALA.

ASSESSMENT OF REGISTRATION FEES.

How Much Does It Cost To Process A Land Title In Uganda?

Fees paid at the Ministry: Registration fees – UGX 10,000; Assurance of Title – UGX 20,000; issuance of the Title – UGX 20,000.

What Are The Requirements To Get Land Title In Uganda?

Original of the deed/instrument.

Certified copy of the latest Tax Declaration of the property.

If titled property, owner’s copy of the certificate of title, and all issued co-owner’s copy, if any.

How Do I Get A Certificate Of Title In Uganda?

The Applicant must have in his/her possession an application for a Special Title, Statutory declaration attached to application duly filled, signed by the applicant and witnessed by a Commissioner for Oaths and two Passport photographs of the person requesting for the Special Certificate of Title.

How Long Does Land Title Take In Uganda?

Processing time may be three to four weeks; however when the new digitalized process of the lands office is completed, chasing a land title will be taking minutes instead of weeks.

How Long Does It Take To Process A Land Title In Uganda?

Transferring the land title from the owner to the buyer usually takes at least three to four months. Given that you need to go to different agencies like the BIR, Registry of Deeds, Treasurer’s Office, and Assessor’s Office, just to transfer the land title document under your name.

Who Will Pay The Transfer Of Title In Uganda?

Period to Pay: The payment of transfer tax is the responsibility of the seller or transferor and shall be paid within sixty days from the date of execution of the deed of conveyance.

Can Land Be Sold Without Title In Uganda?

You cannot complete the transfer of ownership of a property via sale, using only a photocopy of the Certificate of Title. But unfortunately, that doesn’t stop unscrupulous scammers. They still try to sell real estate they either don’t own, or don’t have the authority to sell.

How Long Does It Take To Get Certified True Copy Of Land Title In Uganda?

The processing period normally takes about 3-5 working days from the date of payment, depending on the branch of RD.