This service allows the successor to inherit the land rights of the deceased landowner. After the application is submitted successfully, it is sent to the NLA for processing. This service is provided by the National Land Authority (NLA).
The processing time is 13 working days, and the service is free of charge.
Prerequisites:
Applicants should have an Irembo account or visit an Irembo agent to apply for this service.
Click here to find out how to create an account on IremboGov.
Rwandans should have a national ID number and passport number for foreigners.
Rwandans and foreigners should have the land’s Unique Parcel Identifier (UPI).
Required attachments (3)
Death Certificate
A copy of a notarized will
Civil status certificate
Copy of passport
Confirmation of heirs issued by the sector
Court judgement
Follow these simple steps to apply for title transfer_succession:
Visit www.irembo.gov.rw and click on Log In to start applying for this service.
Under Land, click on Title Transfer.
Select Succession and click Apply to start an application.
3. Fill in the “Applicant Details” for both (deceased parent and land parcel essential information). The applicant’s details are displayed on the right side of the page.
4. Enter successor information and click on add another successor if it is more than one.
Note:
Companies should have Tin
Cooperatives, NGOs, Professional associations, and Religious organizations should have a Gazette number
5. Enter the representative details as prompted
6. Upload the required documents
7. Verify that the information is true, enter a phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click on Submit.
8. An application number will be generated (B2….) so you can track the status of your application.
Note:
Once the National Land Authority receives and approves your application, you will receive a notification to download your updated E-title.