How Does Land Registration in Nigeria Work?
Land Registration in Nigeria seeks to establish rights of a person (organization) to or ownership of piece of land.
Land Registration in Nigeria involves the following steps:
- Submit a sworn affidavit to the Commissioner for Oaths
- Submit Application for Search to the Land Registry, along with your sworn affidavit
- Fill Execution of Deed of Assignment and Consent application form (form 1C) with a reputable lawyer
- Collect Certified True Copy (CTC) of title document and Certified True copy of Survey plan from the Land Registry
- Pay for charting, endorsement and Form 1C at a bank approved by Land Registry
- Apply for Governor’s Consent to assign the land to you
- Collect Land Title from Directorate of Lands Services
- Submit Chart Survey Plans to the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, accompanied with your Deed of Assignment
- Make payment for Registration Consent and Neighbourhood Improvement, as ordered by Directorate of Land Services
- Pay stamp duty fee at the Stamp Duty Office at approved bank
- Apply for your Deed of Assignment to be stamped Stamp Duty Office
- Submit receipt at Directorate of Lands Services
- Register your Deed of Assignment at the Land Registry
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