The Land Declaration Form is a fundamental document within South Africa's property administration system, designed to provide accurate and legally verified information about land parcels and properties. This document becomes necessary in various scenarios, including property transfers, zoning applications, land use changes, or when updating official property records. The form must comply with several pieces of South African legislation, including the Deeds Registries Act, Land Survey Act, and where applicable, the Restitution of Land Rights Act. It typically contains detailed information about the property's physical characteristics, ownership history, current use, and any encumbrances or restrictions. The declaration must be made under oath, making it a legally binding document that can be relied upon by government authorities, financial institutions, and other relevant parties.
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1. Declarant Details: Full legal name, ID number, contact details and capacity of the person making the declaration
2. Property Details: Complete legal description of the property including erf number, township, registration division, province, and physical address
3. Title Deed Information: Current title deed number, date of registration, and previous title deed numbers if applicable
4. Current Use Declaration: Statement of current land use and zoning status
5. Ownership Declaration: Declaration of legal ownership status and any encumbrances on the property
6. Verification: Declarant's confirmation that all information provided is true and correct
7. Commissioner of Oaths: Space for Commissioner of Oaths to certify the declaration
1. Historical Land Claims: Required when the property falls within an area subject to land claims under the Restitution of Land Rights Act
2. Agricultural Use Declaration: Required for properties classified as agricultural land under the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act
3. Heritage Status: Required for properties older than 60 years or with potential heritage significance
4. Environmental Declarations: Required when the property contains protected environmental features or falls within environmental conservation areas
5. Mining Rights Declaration: Required when the property is subject to mining rights or prospecting permits
6. Sectional Title Details: Required for properties under sectional title scheme, including participation quota and exclusive use areas
1. Schedule A - Property Diagram: Surveyor General approved diagram or general plan of the property
2. Schedule B - Title Deed Copy: Certified copy of the current title deed
3. Schedule C - Zoning Certificate: Current zoning certificate from relevant municipality
4. Schedule D - Supporting Documents: Any additional documentation supporting specific declarations made in optional sections
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