Botswana - Transfer of Land Rights

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To be able to transfer land rights, the said plot should be fully developed.  In the event, the plot is not fully developed, the applicant should avail reasonable justification as to why it should be transferred to the Botswana Land Board or Sub Land Board office within the land jurisdiction. Botswana Land Board or Sub Land Board Office Contact detail Link
2. Applicants are required to collect the Application for Transfer of Land Rights Form; Copies of the Application Form are available for free at any of the Botswana Land Board or Sub Land Board office or the department of land office or download it directly using this Application form Link
3. The application form duly completed in all respect, and the supporting documentation as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page, should be submitted to the Botswana Land Board or Sub Land Board office within their jurisdiction.
4. The receiving officer will then verify that all the necessary documentation and information have been provided and that the applications comply with the selection criteria before registering the file for evaluation and processing, which is within one month.
5. Applicants will be required to make payment of the prescribed fee as mentioned on the “Fees” section of this page; either at the cash desk at the land board office and obtain a payment receipt.
6. Applicants will then be issued with an acknowledgment letter as proof of submission of the application.
7. After the lapse of the processing period which is within one month, applicants should visit the land board office, where the application was filed to check the outcome.
8. If the application was successful, the Land Rights transfer will be registered and a land certificate will be printed on a paper with special security features and issued to the applicant against their identity document and the acknowledgment letter.
   

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Required Documents

• Certified copy of valid National Identification Card (Omang) from both parties
• Original certificate of grant or lease agreement
• Copy of Instrument signed under Married Persons Property Act (proof of Marriage regime if married and Affidavit if not married)
• Decree absolute and court order where applicable
• Copy of Death Certificate, in case of widow/widower,
• Copy of Disability Card, in case of People, Living with disability (PLWD)
• Copy of Certificate of Incorporation, Company Registration and Shares Certificate for registered Companies
• Copy of Certificate of Registration from Registrar of Societies for Societies
• Letter of representation (For Societies/Churches/Business) or Power of attorney in case of companies
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services
Department of land
Private Bag 00434
Gaborone
Botswana
Address: Plot Number 1108,
AKD Building
Main Mall
Tel: (+267) 368 2000/361 5300
Fax: (+267) 390 4826/3913055
Toll-free: 080 060 0737

• Ministry contact details
  
• Botswana Land Board or Sub Land Board contact details
  

Opening hours 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except public holidays.​

Eligibility

The following are eligible to apply;

• Motswana
• Non-citizen with the consent of the Minister responsible for Land Management
• Registered company/societies.
  

Fees

P100.00 transfer fee

Validity

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Documents to Use

Application form

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Processing Time

The time around for processing the application is within one month.

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Required Information

Transferor Details

• Full name/Company
• Marital status and marriage regime (for individuals)
• ID NO
• Telephone No
• Address (Home Village/ District)
• Declaration (Signature of transferor/ Date)
  

Plot Details

• Plot Location (Lot number, ward & village etc)
• Present Use
• Lease duration (if applicable)
• Attach sketch plan

Transferee Details

• Full name/Company
• ID No.
• Date of birth
• Telephone No
• Address (Home Village/ District)
• Declaration (Signature of transferee/ Date)
  

Need for the Document

The process involves the transfer of already acquired land rights to another person or entity.

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External Links

Gov.BW

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