Requirements for Transferring Land Title

If the transfer is made through sale:

• Notarized Deed of Absolute Sale (DOAS)
• Original Owner's Duplicate Copy of the Title (TCT or CCT). The existing title that will be canceled upon issuance of the new title.
• Electronic Certificate Authorizing Registration (eCAR) from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). This will proof that all taxes have been paid (Capital Gains Tax, Documentary Stamp Tax)
• Real Property Tax (RPT) Clearance. Certification from the local government unit (LGU) indicating that real property taxes are fully paid.
• Tax Declaration. A document from the Assessor's Office indicating the property's tax value.
• Transfer Tax Receipt. Proof of payment for transfer taxes imposed by the LGU.

If the transfer is made through inheritance:

• Extrajudical Settlement of Estate. Document stating how the deceased's estate is divided among heirs.
• Original Owner's Duplicate Copy of the Title (TCT or CCT)
• Electronic Certificate Authorizing Registration (eCAR)
• Tax Declaration.
• Estate Tax Clearance. Certificate from BIR showing that estate taxes are paid.

Other requirements:

• Valid IDs
• Birth Certificate
• Marriage Certificate ( If married)
• Death Certificate ( If one of the owner died/ or if the owner itself)
• Certificate of no improvement ( if land)