Registration of movable and immovable properties
Eligibility
This service is being provided by the Registrar General s Department to the public at instances where either a
Movable or an Immovable property being registered under a new owner.
Instrument (Document)
Instrument (Document) shall be prepared according to provisions of the Notaries ordinance and Registration ordinance and other related laws.
Hours of business
9.00 a.m to 15.45 p.m, except on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
Submission procedure
Instrument (Document) should be tendered to the relevant Land Registry where the land is situated. Land or movable property situated in more districts than one may be presented for registration to the Registrar General. Instrument (Document) could be submitted on either of the following manners:
a. Being submitted through post
b. Being submitted by authorized person
c. Being submitted through a notary/ legal firms
Who may present document for registration
- Any person executing the document
- Any person claiming any interest or benefit thereunder
- Any person having any interest in or charge on any property affected thereby
- The agent of any such person or an attorney-at-law or notary acting on behalf any such person; letter of authority should be submit if the agent of any such person is presented document for registration
Instrument (Document) Required
- The original
- Duly attested or certified copy
In the case of a will, the probate or letters of administration with a copy of a will annexed shall be presented for registration.
Fee:
Registration fee can be paid in cash or should attached bank receipt which deposit fees to account no 7041650 of Registrar General’s account through any branch of Bank of Ceylon
- Every instrument of any kind whatsoever not expressly exempted :- Rs. 100.00
- For each land described in the Caveat, for each period of two years:- Rs. 2500.00
- An instrument presented to the Registrar General, In addition to any other fee payable:- Rs. 1000.00
- Appropriate un-cancelled stamp has to be affixed according to other related laws
Return of Instrument (Document)
To the person who presented document for registration or his agent
Process Timeline:
Time of obtaining the registration: 1- 7 working days
Steps
- Receive Instrument and registration fee
- Issue Day Book receipt and cash receipt
- Check compliance with related laws and regulations
- Register or refuse and endorse
Inquiries
Please contact Registrar of Lands in relevant land registry or Registrar General. (Pl see contact information)