Property Law: Lost or Destroyed Title deeds in Kenya

Section 35 of the Kenya Registered Land Act states the following concerning lost and destroyed Land title deeds in Kenya

35. (1) If a title deed or certificate of lease is lost or destroyed,
the proprietor may apply to the Registrar for the issue of a new title
deed or certificate, and shall produce evidence to satisfy the Registrar
of the loss or destruction of the previous title deed or certificate.
(2) The Registrar may require a statutory declaration that the
certificate has been lost or destroyed.
(3) The Registrar, if satisfied with the evidence as to the destruction
or loss of the certificate, and after the publication of such notice as he
may think fit, may issue a new certificate.
(4) When a lost certificate is found, it shall be delivered to the
Registrar for cancellation.


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