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Registrar General’s Department

Register a subsequent Bim Saviya title transaction

For Title-certificate owner, entitled transacting party or notary

Research draft. Sources were collected on 9 November 2026; not every page was read in full. Current rules and the full application process are unverified. Follow the linked official source before acting.

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Steps

  1. Check land is registered under the Registration of Title Act (Bim Saviya), not only deed registration

    rgd.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)
  2. Choose transaction (sale, gift, mortgage, lease, subdivision, etc.) and prescribed instrument format

    rgd.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)
  3. Prepare title certificate, notary instrument, appropriate duplicate or plan, and stamp duty proof

  4. RGD says submit attested instrument within seven working days to relevant title registry office; confirm current validity

  5. File required Ti.Re.31 for new title certificate in transfer cases and retain formal receipt

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