Reissuance/Reconsititution
Reissuance/
Reconstitution
When a land title goes missing, often the only way to replace the title is through a court case. If the missing title is the Owner's copy of title, then Reissuance is the course advised. If the missing title is the Registry of Deed's Title, then Reconstitution is recommended. In both cases, the documentary requirements and required steps are very similar.
WHY DO YOU NEED TO REPLACE A LAND TITLE THROUGH REISSUANCE / RECONSTITUTION?
SECURE OWNERSHIP
Both the Owner's Title & the Registry of Deeds' Title secure your ownership. When one goes missing, problems arise.
TRANSFER TO HEIRS
Both your Owner's Title and the Registry of Deeds' Title are needed to transfer ownership to your heirs.
AVOID RISK
Challenges to your rights can occur when titles are missing leading to false claims and ownership challenges.
REQUIRED TO MORTGAGE OR SELL IT
If the property titles are missing, you can't use the land as collateral and may struggle to develop, mortgage, or fully benefit from it.
Proof of Ownership
Witnesses
IDs and proofs of identity
“The Certificate of Title is the best evidence of ownership. For this reason, owners or heirs who have lost or are missing the Certificate of Title should apply for its reissuance or reconstitution. This will secure their ownership of the property, as well as allow them to sell or dispose of it in the future.”
Atty Britanico, Founder
REISSUANCE & RECONSTITUTION
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Reissuance of land titles is a court case allowing the issuance of a new owner’s duplicate of land title to replace a lost or damaged original. The new title is an exact copy of the previous one, and is recognized as a valid replacement.
Reconstitution of land titles is a court case that involves the restoration of a lost or destroyed original land title, based on existing records and documents, to create a new title that is deemed valid by the Registry of Deeds and other concerned government agencies
You may need reissuance or reconstitution of a land title in the following situations:
The owner’s duplicate of the land title is lost or destroyed, and you need a new copy for legal transactions.
The original land title at the Registry of Deeds is lost, damaged, or destroyed due to fire, flood, or other natural disasters, or during wartime.
The requirements for reissuance of land titles usually includes proof of ownership, foremost amongst them the Certified True Copy of Title from the Registry of Deeds and additional other proofs such as a Co-owner’s copy of the Title, Certified Tax Declarations, and other documents as required.
The requirements for reconstitution of land titles may include the owner’s duplicate of the land title or any authentic document that proves ownership as well as additional documents from land government agencies that prove ownership.
For reissuance and reconstitution, you need to file a case at the Regional Trial Court where the property is located.
The process for reissuance or reconstitution of land titles may take several months to a year and a half generally, depending on the complexity of the case, the availability of records, and the workload of the concerned government agencies.
The cost for reissuance or reconstitution of a land title may vary depending on factors such as government fees, documentary stamps, and other incidental expenses. It is best to inquire with a lawyer for his estimated total cost of the case.