Can I track my registration at the deeds office?
The Deeds Office use a system called DOTS (Deeds Office Tracking System) to track the progress of a registration at the Deeds Office. This information is also available via mydeedsearch.co.za.
How long does registration at the deeds office take?
The deeds office usually takes 2 — 3 weeks to process the documents, though this can fluctuate depending on circumstances. If the process goes smoothly then it can be concluded in a mere 7 to 8 working days, while in the case of a bottleneck, it may take as much as two months.
How do I check title deeds in South Africa?
Searching for these documents online can be done at www.deeds.gov.za, my deed search South Africa or at DeedsWeb. DeedsWeb is the official site of the National Department of Rural Development and Land Reform.
How do I find my erf number?
Search using your erf (plot) number This is the unique number of the erf as it appears on the Surveyor General’s diagram. It is the legal description of your property. You will find it on the reverse side of your rates account, in the line containing the address.
What is deed search?
The Deeds Office Property Search provides online information from the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform on registered properties at any of the 11 Deeds Offices in South Africa. Also includes are the title deed document number, purchase price, purchase date and registration date.
How long does it take to get a title deed in South Africa?
The Deeds Office takes 10 days to deliver a title deed to the conveyancer after registration.
What happens after the bond has been registered?
Once your bond is approved by the bank, and you’ve and accepted their offer, it is still around three months for it to be registered. During that time, the property will need to be transferred to your name, and a number of documents will need to be signed and delivered to the relevant parties.
How long does transfer take after lodgement?
From date of lodgment, it usually takes 7 days until date of registration. The parties are notified on the day of registration and the Seller is paid out on the following day.
How do I search for a deeds office?
- go to any deeds office (deeds registries may not give out information acting on a letter or a telephone call)
- go to the information desk where an official will help you to complete a prescribed form and explain the procedure.
- request a search on the property, and.
- pay the required fee at the cashier’s office.
How does the Deeds Office track your deeds?
The Deeds Office use a system called DOTS (Deeds Office Tracking System) to track the progress of a registration at the Deeds Office. This information is also available via mydeedsearch.co.za.
How does the dots work at the Deeds Office?
Each document lodged at the Deeds Office has a barcode allocated to it. This barcode is scanned when the document moves from one stage in the Deeds Office process to the next. The DOTS Search returns information on the status of a document as it moves through the registration process at the Deeds Office.
When does a property need to be registered at the Deeds Office?
When a property is sold or an additional bond is taken out against the property or when an interdict is obtained against a property or person, it needs to be registered at the Deeds Office. This process requires a conveyancing attorney to draw up the necessary documents and “lodge” it at the Deeds Office.
How to track a property of Bond registration?
We have had a few requests from our clients to list the steps a property of bond registration goes through when being registered at the Deeds Office. Deeds Office Tracking (DOTS) is a powerful search allowing you to track the progress of a property or bond registration at the Deeds Office.