Transferring Land Titles in the Philippines 2025 Guide

Whether you are a real estate broker, property buyer or seller, it’s crucial to understand the process of transferring land titles in the Philippines. It’s important to ensure safe transfer of ownership while protecting the property owner’s rights. So let’s take a look at the actual steps on how to transfer land title in the Philippines and how long you can get the new land title under your name in this quick guide.

How Long for New Land Titles to Get Released

There are three government agencies involved in the transfer of land titles – the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Treasurer’s Office, and Registry of Deeds. Here’s an idea on the duration before the release of the new land title:

After submitting the requirements to BIR, you will need to wait for 1-2 days to get the approved computation. Once you have it, go to the authorized bank to pay the amount and then return to BIR after 7 days.

You need to wait for up to days to get the Certificate of Authorizing Registration from BIR. Once you have the CAR, go to the Treasurer’s Office to process the document within the day.

Proceed to the Registry of Deeds to submit all the requirements and come back after 30 days.

Therefore, the total duration of transferring a land title in the Philippines may normally take up to 40 days. Make sure to prepare all the documents before proceeding to the aforementioned agencies to expedite the process.

How to Transfer Land Title to New Owner

The following are the steps you need to follow if you bought a new property and wants to put it under your name:

Step 1: To get the CAR from BIR, log onto www.bir.gov.ph and fill up the online form for the Documentary Stamp and Capital Gains Tax. If you’re not sure what to put in the forms, go to the nearest BIR office and ask the staff to compute your CGT and the documentary stamp tax. The staff will then give you a printed copy of the computation which you need to fill up the form on the website. You will receive the Tax Return receipt confirmation via email. Print a copy as the authorized bank will ask for it when paying your taxes. Remember that it’s mandatory now to file your taxes online after President Bongbong Marcos signed the Ease of Paying Taxes or Republic Act 11976 into law, effective April 27, 2024.

You also need to submit two photocopies and one original copy of the requirements to BIR. They will give you Claim Slip-OTS for the approved computation, another slip will be given for the CAR. Once you have the approved computation, you can now pay at any authorized agent bank of BIR to get the CAR.

Step 2: Go to the Treasurer’s Office in your municipality or city hall to get the Tax Clearance Certificate. Make sure to update your Real Property Tax and secure a copy of Certificate of Non-delinquency. Next, pay the transfer tax fees at the cashier.

Step 3: Proceed to the Registry of Deeds and submit the original copies of the requirements including the CAR, Tax Clearance, and land title. You will be given the Claim Slip where you can get the new title under your name.

Step 4: Go to the Assessor’s Office with your new land title to update your Tax Declaration.

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