How to Acquire a Freehold Land Title in Uganda

Follow the instructions below to apply, process, and obtain or acquire a freehold land title in Uganda.

Instructions to follow

• The Applicant must have in his/her possession fully completed Forms 4, 10, 19, 23, a set of 3 authentic deed plans, 3 Passport Photographs, Receipts of Payment, and a forwarding letter requesting for a Freehold title signed by the District Land Officer of the respective District where the land is located.
• The Applicant presents the full set of original documents in duplicate and a photocopy of the same, to the Department of Land Administration for Checking.
• The Photocopy is stamped ‘Received’ and returned to the Applicant. The Applicant checks with the Department of Land Administration after 10 working days to confirm their approval or rejection.
• Once approved, the documents are forwarded to the Department of Land Registration for issuance of a Freehold Land Title. The applicant checks after 20 working days.
• The applicant presents the photocopy given to him/her by the Department of Land Administration stamped ‘Received’ and identification documents on collecting the Freehold Title.
• The applicant signs for the Title and the Photocopy is stamped ‘Returned’ on completion.
• Documents required: Form 4, 10, 19, 23, set of Deed Plans, set of Passport photographs, General receipts of Payment, and a Requesting letter.
• Fees paid at the Ministry: Registration fees – 10,000; Assurance of Title – 20,000/=; issuance of the Title – 20,000/=.

You can visit the Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban, Century Building – Parliament Avenue. P.O.Box 7096 Kampala, Uganda. Tel: +256 414 373511. Email: [email protected] for any additional inquiries.