How do I register land in Kenya?

New Property Registration Process

Under the new process, the nine steps have been condensed into three (3) steps namely:

Step 1 to be concluded within five (5) days:
(i) issuance of land rent clearance certificate;
(ii) issuance of consent to transfer, lease or charge; and
(iii) valuation for stamp duty assessment.

Step 2 to be concluded within three (3) days- site visit and report writing for valuation purposes.

Step 3 to be concluded within four (4) days- registration of title to land and other instruments.

Cumulatively, the whole new process is estimated to take a total of twelve (12) days to finalize.

Requirements for property registration process under the new system

There will be no manual applications under the new system. Below are the requirements for each step under the new system:

(a) Step 1

(i) Procuring Land Rent Clearance Certificate

Duly filled application form;
Copy of title; and
Land Rent Payment receipts for the current year for payments made via itax and RTGS transfers.
(ii) Consent to Transfer

Application letter from Registered owner/advocate/authorized agent
Duly filled application form and fee; and
Copy of Title/Search.
(b) Step 2 – Valuation Requisition

Application for Valuation form duly filled;
Copy of Title;
Original Transfer instrument duly executed; and
Sketch/Survey Plan/RIM/map of Location
 (c) Title registration

Application form for Registration and Fee;
Original Title Document;
Original Stamp Duty Payment Receipt;
Duly executed Transfer/Lease/Charge instrument/Caveat/Inhibition and any other instrument in Triplicate;
Certified copies of KRA Pin Certificate, ID Card or CR 12 for Companies

Source: NWC