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In Nigeria, land is a devolved matter, meaning that the control and regulation of land rests with the different states. As a result, the process of acquiring land and the documents you need can vary slightly from state to state.
\nGenerally speaking, there are six main types of land documents you will need in Nigeria: a physical plan of your land, a Certificate of Occupancy, a deed of assignment, a certificate of lease, a NOC from your local government, and a land use charge receipt.
\nIn this article, we will take you through each of these documents in detail.<\/p>\n
When it comes to buying land in Nigeria, there are a number of different types of land documents you’ll need to have in order to complete the sale. <\/p>\n
The first type of land document you’ll need is a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O). The C of O is issued by the state government and it is the document that gives you the right to occupy and use a piece of land. The C of O is the most important land document you’ll need in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
The second type of land document you’ll need is a copy of the Land Use Charge Receipt. The Land Use Charge is a tax that is levied by the state government on all land in Nigeria. The Land Use Charge Receipt is proof that you have paid the Land Use Charge and it is required in order to get a C of O.<\/p>\n
The third type of land document you’ll need is a copy of the Deed of Assignment. The Deed of Assignment is a document that is issued by the seller of the land and it transfers the ownership of the land from the seller to the buyer. The Deed of Assignment must be registered with the Land Registry in order to be valid.<\/p>\n
The fourth type of land document you’ll need is a copy of the Survey Plan. The Survey Plan is a document that shows the boundaries of the land you are buying. The Survey Plan is required in order to get a C of O.<\/p>\n
The fifth type of land document is the NOC from your local government: You’ll need to get a NOC (No Objection Certificate) from your local government in order to purchase land. This document shows that the local government has no objections to you purchasing the land.<\/p>\n
The Sixth and final type of land document you’ll need is a copy of the approval certificate issued by the local planning authority. This document confirms that the land you’re buying can be used for the purpose you intend to use it for. So there you have it, the different types of land documents you’ll need in Nigeria. Be sure to get all of these documents in order before you complete the purchase<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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