How do I get a copy of my title deeds in South Africa?

  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 to complete a prescribed form and explain the procedure.
  3. request a search on the property, and.
  4. pay the required fee at the cashier’s office.

How long does the Pretoria deeds office take?

It currently takes around 7 to 8 working days for registration in the Deeds Office. Below is a guideline of the typical process a deed will follow after lodgement at the Deeds Office.

What documents are needed at the deeds office?

The Power of Attorney to Pass Transfer, Original Title Deed, Transfer Duty Receipt, Rates Clearance Certificate, Levy Clearance Certificate and the Homeowners Association consent. Certain documentation is required to ensure a smooth and effective transfer at the Deeds Office.

How long does it take to lodge at Deeds office?

The lodging of the title deed usually takes about 7 to 10 days. Once it is verified, the Registrar of the Deeds Office signs off on it, and the title deed is officially lodged.

Is the deed office open during lockdown?

While in terms of lockdown regulations, deeds offices were allowed to open again in mid-May, various offices – including in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg – were forced to close for long periods due to Covid-19 outbreaks at their premises.

How much is a title deed in South Africa?

The R4,500 fee which the municipality says you have to pay is probably transferred duty. This could involve a lawyer, called a conveyancing attorney, who transfers the title deed of the house from your mother’s name into your name.

How much does it cost to transfer a house title in South Africa?

How much does it cost to change a title deed in South Africa? The R4,500 fee which the municipality says you have to pay is probably transferred duty. This could involve a lawyer, called a conveyancing attorney, who transfers the title deed of the house from your mother’s name into your name.

How much does it cost to change a title deed in South Africa?

What happens after registration at the Deeds Office?

Once registered, the buyer will finally be the owner of the home and the seller will be paid the net proceeds. The transferring attorney will send the original title deed to the buyer’s bank. If, however, the buyer doesn’t have a bond, the title deed will be sent directly to the buyer.

Why is the deeds office so slow?

The closure of deeds offices due to the Covid-19 outbreaks has contributed to large backlogs. This has hit buyers and sellers, but also estate agents – many who have not earned an income for many months. On Thursday, government announced new interventions to keep deeds offices functional.

Is the deeds office in essential service?

Deeds registration has been identified an essential service, according to COVID-19 level 4 lockdown regulations, as of 01 May 2020.