Requirement For Land Registration in Ghana

Applicant / developer negotiates  with the actual owner concerned for the land.

2. Three copies of the document executed between the actual owner and the applicant  to be submitted to  Lands commission

3. A solicitor of the supreme court(i.e. a practicing lawyer) must sign the back of each copy with his stamp duly affixed.

4. Each copy of the document must have a site plan attached.Two extra site plans, making five(5) in all must accompany the documents.

5. The back of the site plans are to be endorsed by both the actual owner (lessor) /seller and the applicant (lessee)/buyer.

6. Each site plan is to be certified by the stamps of a licensed surveyor and the Regional surveyor and duly dated.

7. At least two principal  Elders of the stool (with status)  must sign as witnesses.

8. The witnesses of the applicant (lessee) /buyer must write full names ,provide addresses and signature.

9. Documents submitted to lands commission.

10. Processing and registration fees paid.

11. Documents processed at Lands commission.

12. Documents released for stamping at land valuation Board.

13. Applicant obtains Tax Clearance Certificate at Internal Revenue Service.

14 .Document registered  at Deeds Registry at Lands commission.

15. Original copy released to Applicant.

How much does it cost to register land in Ghana?

For properties valued between GHC 10000 and 50000, stamp duty is 0.5%, and for properties valued above GHC 50000, stamp duty is 1%.

The transaction must be published in the national weekly newspaper in order to issue Land Title Certificate.

The fee for publication is GHC 25 for land the size of 0.25 acres or less.

How do I buy land in Ghana?

7 Things you need to know before buying a land in Ghana

Do due diligence.

Search process.

Obtain a cadastral plan.

Hire an independent surveyor.

All lands are sold as leasehold.

Draft and sign a purchase and transfer agreement.

Register with Lands Commission.