With the advancement in technology, the Kenyan government has come up with a way through which individuals can search for land on a self-service basis.
How To Perform Online Land Search In Kenya
With the recent digitization of land records, Kenyans no longer need to move from office to office when searching for land information, all this can be done with a simple search from wherever you are.
Below are the Steps to be Taken to Perform an online search:
- log into the e-Citizen platform and create an account
- Navigate to the Ministry of Land and physical planning and select the land search option
- Input the title number and complete the online land search form
- Confirm that all the details are correct before submitting the form
- Select your preferred payment option, which can either be through M-Pesa, a credit card or a debit card. No CASH payment is allowed.
- Once the payment is successful, proceed to print the results
- The same information can be found on your portal anytime you log into your e-citizen account.
- What is the cost of doing a land search in Kenya?
- A land search costs Ksh 500 and can be paid using M-PESA, a Credit card, or a debit card.
- All landowners are expected to register their contact details with the ministry of land by inputting their full names, ID number, and Title Deed number into the digital platform.
- When the said details are successfully registered, the owner can be notified whenever someone searches for their parcel. This surely streamlines land transactions by enhancing transparency.