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Monday, July 4, 2011

The Process of Replacement of a Lost Title in Kenya

When you title is lost the following is the process that you shall need to go through to get a replacement thereof:

1. A statutory declaration/ affidavit should be signed by the person who has lost the title explaining the circumstances in which the title was lost and effort taking to locate the missing title. The applicant should also undertake to indemnity the government from any liability that may arise as a result of the re-issuance of the title or a provisional certificate of title.

2. A search report should be attached to the duly signed statutory declaration and the application lodged to the relevant Land registrar for approval.

3. The Land Registrar will upon approval write a letter to the Government Printers authorising gazettement. Once gazetted the Gazette Notice is taken to Land Registrar after expiry of 30 days from date of gazettement who will then issue a new title.

4. The process takes at least 60 days to be completed.

You may require to engage an advocate to assist you in the process. if you require any more information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me via mainacy@gmail.com



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