How do I get a certified true copy of land title?

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.

What do I do if I lost my original property documents?

Here are the steps required to get the duplicate papers for your property:

1. File a police complaint immediately.
2. Publish an advertisement.
3. File an application for share certificate.
4. Register with the notary.
5. Get the duplicate sale deed.

How do I get a copy of my title deeds?

To obtain a copy of a deed or document from a deeds registry, you must:

1. Go to any deeds office (deeds registries may not give out information acting on a letter or a telephone call).
2. Go to the information desk, where an official will help you complete a prescribed form and explain the procedure.

Is certified copy same as original?

A certified copy can be used in place of the original deed to execute the transfer or sale or for any other purpose. Here is how to get a certified property title. If you lose the original, lodge a First Information Report (FIR) at your local police station about the missing document.

Is Deed of Absolute sale proof of ownership?

Aside from being proof of the purchase, a notarized Deed of Absolute Sale is among the required documents by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in order to transfer the land title documents in the name of the seller to the buyer.

What is owner’s duplicate certificate of title?

Owner’s Duplicate, as the term suggests, is a mere copy of the Original Title. The original Title is under the safekeeping of the Office of the Registry of Deeds (RD). This article covers the replacement of lost Owner’s Duplicate of Title.

What is original certificate of title?

By way of a background, the Owner’s Duplicate Certificate is either an Original Certificate of Title (OCT), if it is the first title issued on the land, or a Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT), if it was issued subsequent to the first title.