How to obtain a land title in Cameroon: the full procedure

Why the land title matters

In Cameroon, the great majority of property disputes stem from a sale made without a land title. A neighbourhood sale certificate, even signed before witnesses, does not protect you against a later claim.

The procedure, step by step

1. Registration application filed with the departmental Lands Delegate. 2. Survey and boundary marking by the advisory commission, with neighbours present. 3. Publication in the Official Gazette and the objection period. 4. Issue of the title and entry in the land register.

Realistic timelines

The statute suggests a few months. In practice, expect twelve to thirty-six months depending on the department and the complexity of the file.

The budget

Budget for survey fees, registration duties and the surveyor's fees. On an ordinary urban plot the total frequently lands between 400,000 and 1,500,000 FCFA.

What to check before buying

• Does the name on the title match the seller?
• Does the title number actually exist at the land registry?
• Is the land encumbered by a mortgage?

On SlayImmo every sale listing declares its legal status, and you can filter to see only properties with a land title or a notarised deed.