2 Options in Replacing A Lost Land Title | A Guide
Jurisdiction Process
This takes about 6-9 months and hiring a lawyer is needed since the replacement of a land title through the judicial process will go through the court. This means additional expenses but it is all worth it once the original copy of the land title has been reissued. 1. File for Annotation of the Affidavit of Loss. 2. Request a Certified True Copy (with annotation of loss). 3. File a petition at the Regional Trial Court. 4. Attend the jurisdictional hearing. 5. Submit proof or evidence. 6. Wait for the issuance of a Court Decision. 7. Wait for the Certificate of Finality to be issued. 8. File a Court Decision and Certificate of Finality at the Registry of Deeds. 9. Wait for the issuance of Replacement of Owner’s Land Title.