What is a Title Deed in South Africa?

A title deed is the most important document in South African property law. It is the official record that proves who owns a specific piece of land or property.

What Does a Title Deed Contain?

Every title deed includes:

• Property description — the erf number, township, and extent (size) of the property
• Owner details — the full name and identity number of the registered owner(s)
• Transfer details — the date the property was transferred and the deed number
• Conditions — any restrictions or conditions registered against the property
• Bonds — any mortgage bonds registered over the property

Where Are Title Deeds Kept?

All title deeds in South Africa are registered and stored at one of the 11 Deeds Registries across the country.

How to Get a Copy

You can obtain a copy of any title deed through a deeds search. DeedsCheck makes this process simple — search for any property and order a report.