The Procedures to Find an ERF Number in South Africa

What are the types of Deeds I can verify in South Africa?

In South Africa, The Deeds Office is responsible for the registration, management and maintenance of the property registry of South Africa. It also keeps copies of antenuptial contracts.

You can get information from the deeds registry on the following:

• the registered owner of a property
• the conditions affecting such property
• interdicts and contracts in respect of the property
• purchase price of the property
• rules of a sectional title scheme
• a copy of an antenuptial contract (ANC), deeds of servitude, mortgage bonds, etc.
• a copy of a sectional title plan or the rules of a Sectional.

What are the Requirements or Documents I need to verify the identity of owner of a Document in South Africa?

Before you can obtain information, you must have the following ready:

• Full names and/or identity number of the owner of property, or at least his or her date of birth. (In the case of a juristic person, the name and registration number, if available, is necessary.)
• The correct erf number and township or farm name and number, not the street address. (In the case of a sectional title scheme, the section and the scheme name are required.

What does erf number stand for in South Africa?

In South Africa, ERF NUMBER refers to such number as registered in the deeds office as used by the DEVELOPER as well as the Surveyor General to indicate an ERF.

How long does it take to get a title deed in South Africa?

The Deeds Office usually takes 2 to 3 weeks to process the documents. However, this can fluctuate depending on the process. If things go smoothly it may be done in 7 — 8 working days, but if there is a bottleneck it can take as long as two months.

How much does it cost to subdivide a property in South Africa?

The cost vary from project to project, but normally start at about R20 000. You can get a breakdown of subdivision costs upfront from your lawyer or land surveyor; it usually includes fees for conveyancing, land survey, town planning and municipal requirements.

How do I find my property zoning in South Africa?

Kindly visit your local district-planning office or have professional town planners review the zoning map for the town or municipal area. The town planners will be able to tell you exactly in which zoning category your property falls and which usage and development permissions are applicable to it.

How much does it cost to transfer a title deed in South Africa?

In South Africa, the R4,500 fee which the municipality says you have to pay is probably transferred duty. This could involve a lawyer, called a conveyancing attorney, who transfers the title deed of the house from your mother’s name into your name.