Transfer Of Ownership

How to Apply for a Transfer Of Ownership

• Prepare Required Documents: See the Requirements below.
• Pay the Transfer Tax: Before transferring ownership, the Transfer Tax must be paid at the local treasury office or Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), depending on your locality. The amount of transfer tax will depend on the property's value or selling price.
• Secure a Tax Clearance and BIR Certificate of Tax Payment (if required): Obtain the Certificate Authorizing Registration (CAR) from the BIR to confirm that the required taxes have been paid for the transaction. This includes the payment for the Documentary Stamp Tax and Capital Gains Tax (if applicable).
• Notarize the Deed of Transfer: Have the Deed of Sale or Deed of Donation notarized. Notarization is important to make the transfer legally binding and recognized by the government.
• Submit Documents to the Local Assessor's Office: Submit the required documents, including the notarized deed and tax clearance, to the local assessor's office or registry of deeds. You will need to submit the documents for the official update of property ownership records.
• Submit to the Registry of Deeds: Take the notarized Deed of Sale or Deed of Donation, together with the Tax Clearance, CAR, and other documents, to the Registry of Deeds for registration. This step legally updates the property title under the new owner's name.
• Pay Registration Fees: Pay the necessary registration fees at the Registry of Deeds. The fee is typically a percentage of the property's value or the selling price, as specified by local regulations.
• Wait for the New Title: After processing, the Registry of Deeds will issue a new Certificate of Title or Tax Declaration in the name of the new owner. The process may take a few weeks to complete.
• Update Local Records: If necessary, update the local assessor's office with the new title or tax declaration. This ensures that the local government has accurate records for tax assessment and other official purposes.
• Receive the New Title or Tax Declaration: Once the process is completed, you will receive the official new Certificate of Title or Tax Declaration in the name of the new property owner, completing the transfer of ownership.

Important Information

• Legal Assistance: Depending on the complexity of the transfer (especially in cases involving inheritance, disputes, or unusual circumstances), it may be helpful to seek legal assistance to ensure the process is done correctly.
• Check Local Requirements: Procedures and fees can vary depending on the locality, so it's essential to check with the local Registry of Deeds or Assessor's Office for specific instructions and requirements.

Required Documents

Republic of the Philippines

Municipality of Catarman

Province of Northern Samar

Assessor's Office

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Transfer Of Ownership of Real Property (TC)

Requirements Checklist

Requirements	Where to Secure
Letter Request of the Owner or of the duly authorized representative (with duly Notarized Special Power of Attorney for the purpose)	Client
One (1) Certified True Copy and One (1) Photocopy of the Certified True Copy of the Mode of Conveyance (AS THE CASE MAYBE)    Deed of Sale    Deed of Donation    Extrajudicial Settlement	Register of Deeds (ROD)
One (1) Certified True Copy and One (1) Photocopy of the Certified True Copy of Original/Transfer Certificate of Title from Register of Deeds (ROD)	Register of Deeds (ROD)
One (1) Original Copy and (1) Photocopy of the Original Copy of Certificate Authorizing Registration (CAR), IF NOT, A    Certified True Copy and (1) Photocopy of the Certified True Copy of the Certificate Authorizing Registration (CAR) from BIR	BIR
Updated Real Property Tax Official Receipt (Original)	Municipal Treasurer's Office (MTO)
Real Property Tax Clearance	Municipal Treasurer's Office (MTO)
Transfer Tax Official Receipt (Original If available, IF NOT, A    Certified True Copy of the Transfer Tax Official Receipt from Provincial Treasurers Office/Register of Deeds (ROD)
Two (2) Copies of the Approved Subdivision Map (Sepia), IF NOT, A    Blue Print Copy will suffice from the Department of Environmental & Natural Resources (DENR)
Valid ID with Picture	Client

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