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Land Transfer Form
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Land Consent Booking Form
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How to Apply for a Land Board Consent

A land board consent is a legal requirement for selling, subdividing, or charging agricultural land in Kenya. It is meant to prevent the unsustainable use of land. To obtain land board consent, you need to apply 10 days before the board meeting to the relevant land control board in your area and provide the required documents.

Documents required:

• Spousal Consent
  If a family member is involved in the transfer (buying or selling), the spouse must give written permission showing their willingness and cooperation with the intended sale or purchase. The spouse must be present at the board meeting and must present valid identification documents — this applies regardless of whether their name appears on the land documents.
• Copy of ID — for both the seller and the buyer
• Copy of KRA PIN — for both the seller and the buyer
• Executed application for consent forms
• Proof of land ownership documents
• Community Consent
  For companies, include a certificate of incorporation and a PIN certificate.
• Copy of the title deed

Application Fee: KSh 1,000 — paid at the county land office

The board is made up of a panel of appointed persons and is headed by a chairperson, who in most cases is the DC, DO, or their representative. Both the seller and purchaser (or their appointed agents) are required to attend the meeting. The panel checks to ensure the transfer meets the stipulated conditions. The Board enjoys a wide range of discretion and can decline consent or grant it after hearing representations, including any objections.

For any further clarification, the Ministry of Lands will guide you accordingly.

Land Transfer Process & Documents Needed

Step 1

Prepare Transfer Documents

The seller must provide the following essential documents for the transfer:

• Original title deed
• KRA PIN certificate — for both parties
• Copies of identification documents — ID or passport
• Land search results
• Land Control Board (LCB) consent — required for agricultural land
• Sale agreement
• Stamp duty payment proof

Step 2

Submit to the Ministry of Lands

The buyer submits the completed transfer documents to the Ministry of Lands for processing and verification.

Step 3

Registration of Land Transfer

Once the Ministry of Lands verifies the documents, officials update the land registry with the new owner’s details. The buyer then receives a new title deed confirming legal ownership. This process may take several weeks, depending on the workload and verification procedures.

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