Deeds Office record · R399 · Emailed to you
Title Deed Copy - R399
A title deed is the registered document that proves who owns a property and records the conditions, servitudes and restrictions attached to it. Banks, conveyancers, municipalities and town planners all ask for it - and most owners only have a copy sitting with their bond holder.
Landlodz retrieves a copy of the registered title deed from Deeds Office records for R399 and emails it to you. We do not issue new deeds and we do not replace a lost original - a copy of the registered deed is what almost every application, sale or planning submission actually needs.
Three ways to get a copy of a title deed
| Option | What you need | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| At a Deeds Office | You need the erf number and township (not the street address) and the owner's full names and ID number | An official at the information desk helps you complete the form and you pay at the cashier. Deeds Offices do not give out information by letter or phone. |
| Online through DeedsWeb | A search on the Deeds Office's online system, deeds.gov.za | You search the records yourself. |
| Ordered from Landlodz | Owner details, province and municipality. The erf number helps but is not required | R399, emailed to you as a PDF, usually within 1–3 working days of proof of payment. |
- Option
- At a Deeds Office
- What you need
- You need the erf number and township (not the street address) and the owner's full names and ID number
- How it works
- An official at the information desk helps you complete the form and you pay at the cashier. Deeds Offices do not give out information by letter or phone.
- Option
- Online through DeedsWeb
- What you need
- A search on the Deeds Office's online system, deeds.gov.za
- How it works
- You search the records yourself.
- Option
- Ordered from Landlodz
- What you need
- Owner details, province and municipality. The erf number helps but is not required
- How it works
- R399, emailed to you as a PDF, usually within 1–3 working days of proof of payment.
What we do
- Confirm the correct registered owner and property description before we search
- Retrieve the registered title deed from Deeds Office records
- Email the deed to you as a PDF
- Flag any restrictive conditions that could affect a land use application
- Bundle with an SG diagram for R600 if you need both
How it works
- 01Request. Complete the short form - owner details, province, municipality and (if you have it) the erf number.
- 02Pay by EFT. You get a reference number and our banking details on screen. Email proof of payment to consult@landlodz.com.
- 03Retrieval. We search Deeds Office records and confirm we've matched the right property.
- 04Delivery. The title deed copy is emailed to you as a PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a copy of a title deed cost in South Africa?+
Landlodz charges R399 for a title deed copy retrieved from Deeds Office records, or R600 bundled with an SG diagram. There is no VAT - Landlodz is not VAT-registered.
How long does it take to get a title deed copy?+
Usually 1–3 working days from receipt of proof of payment, depending on how quickly the Deeds Office record can be matched to the property.
Can I get a title deed for a property I don't own?+
Deeds records are public record, so a deeds search can be requested by anyone. What we cannot do is order documents that require the registered owner's authority, such as a municipal zoning certificate.
What if I've lost the original title deed?+
A copy from Deeds Office records is enough for most purposes, including planning applications. Replacing a lost or destroyed original is a different process: a conveyancer applies to the Deeds Office for a certified copy under Regulation 68 of the regulations under the Deeds Registries Act, 1937. We'll tell you honestly if that's what you actually need.
Do I need a title deed for a land use application?+
Yes. Every SPLUMA application - rezoning, subdivision, consent use, departure - requires a copy of the title deed, and the restrictive conditions in it often decide which application you need.
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