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SaloneGovGovernment of Sierra Leone

Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning

Land title search guidance

Land taytul sach

Who this is for

Anyone buying land or verifying ownership before a transaction.

What to bring

  • Description and location of the land
  • Any existing title documents or conveyanceoriginal · 1 copy
  • National ID card of the applicantoriginal · 1 copy · from NCRA

What to do

  1. Obtain the plot description and any existing title details.
  2. Apply for a search at the Lands Registry.at Ministry of Lands, Freetown
  3. Receive the search result showing the registered owner and any encumbrances.at Ministry of Lands, Freetown
  4. Verify the result independently before paying any money for land.

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Sources

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Last verified 2026-08-29

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