Valid Documents you need for Property in Nigeria







Here's a quick rundown of the important documents you'll need for land or house deals in Nigeria. If you don’t have these papers to show you own the property, you might have been scammed! So, pay attention to this info.

So here are some important documents you need for property in Nigeria:


Certificate of Occupancy: This is given by the local authority to show that a building has met all legal requirements.


Survey Plan: A detailed map that outlines the land's boundaries and dimensions.


Deed of Assignment: This legal paper transfers ownership and rights of the property from one person to another.


Sale Deed: This document officially hands over the property from the seller to the buyer.


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Governor's Consent: A document that indicates the government's approval for a land deal.

Deed Of Mortgage: The deed of mortgage is what you use in mortgage deals to indicate that a property has been handed over from the borrower (mortgagor) to the lender (mortgagee). This transfer is temporary, meaning the borrower can get their property back once they’ve paid off the loan and any interest.


Deed Of Gift: This document serves as proof that a piece of land or property has been given as a gift from one person (the donor) to another (the donee). A deed of gift allows for a permanent transfer of ownership of the property.


Grant Of Probate: A grant of probate is basically a legal document that comes into play after a person's will has been validated in the probate court. This document gives the executors of the estate the authority to manage and distribute the assets listed in the will, making them the official legal owners of that property. Once someone passes away, any documents related to their property become invalid for transferring ownership of their assets. The grant of probate is the only legal paperwork that can confirm ownership of those properties.


Sale Agreement: This outlines the terms and conditions that both the seller and buyer have agreed upon.


Land Receipt: A proof of payment for the land purchase.

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