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Find a Property Owner by Address, Surname or ID Number

Finding the owner of a property is easier said than done. If you do not have the exact details or a contact like an estate agent or attorney that works with property transfers, it is almost an impossible task. Now you have the opportunity to obtain any information on a property via our website. We have a live link into the Deeds Office and can supply you with the details o...

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New CIPC Reports Launched

We are excited to announce that we have some more CIPC reports available. You can now use us to get information on any company registered in South Africa, the annual return filing status of a company as well as a Director search to see the company involvement of a specific director. Head over to the Searches and filter on CIPC (Companies) to see the re...

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Get Deeds Registry Information

The Deeds Office is responsible for the registration, management and maintenance of the property registry of South Africa. It also keeps copies of Marriage Contracts (Antenuptial Contracts). The following information is available from the Deeds Office: The registered owner of a property; Conditions or restrictions for a propert; Interdicts and contracts in...

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Property Information

The best place to get information on a property is the Deeds Office. The Deeds Office is the custodian of all property information and registrations in South Africa. Yes you can get property information from other sources but you run the risk of receiving outdated or inaccurate information. Why do you want to run the risk of having inaccurate or outdated...

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What does the Deeds Office do and how do I get a copy of a Title Deed or Marriage Contract?

The Deeds Office is responsible for the registration, management and maintenance of the property registry of South Africa. To obtain a copy of a deed or document you can either go to one of the 11 Deeds Offices (depending on where the property is registered) OR log a request on our website at www.deedsoffice.online and get it delivered...

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What information is included in a Title Deed

A description of the property, with its size, boundaries and exact position. The name and identity number of the person or persons who legally own the property. (It is possible for more than one owner to be listed on a title deed.) The date when the property was last transferred. The purchase price...

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Why is it important for homeowners or buyers to have a copy of the Title Deed

Title deeds are important legal documents used as evidence of proof of ownership of a home or piece of land. If there is a bond on the property then the title deeds will be kept by the lender or bank and only returned to the owner once the home loan has been fully paid. Any restrictions, or obligations to the property that need to be met, as well as details of joint ownership w...

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Covid-19 When is the Deeds Office Re-Opening

The Regulations to the Disaster Management Act published on 29 April 2020, include the 11 Deeds offices in South Africa as an essential service under Alert Level 4. This means that the Deeds Office is open from 4 May 2020. But, it is not as easy as it sounds. First, the Deeds Office needs to implement certain safety protocols before it can fully re-open again....

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What is a Title Deed and who keeps it?

The Title Deed (also known as the Deed of Transfer) s a document that proves legal ownership of a property in South Africa. Anyone who purchases a home will need to have the title deed transferred into their name as proof that they own the property. The document acts as proof of ownership in terms of the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937, with each property required to have its own separate deed....

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How do I Look Up a Property Deed?

Historically it was quite difficult to get property and Deeds Office Information. You either had to subscribe to a service that provides the information or physically go the Deeds Office to get the information. Luckily technology has made it easier to obtain such information. You can obtain all the information from our website by logging a search specific to your requirements. You can get basic...

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