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Land management unit

Services provided in land management unit

A) LAND RELATED SERVICES

NoFORMSERVICE
1Form 8.aSubdivision: Splitting a plot or farmland into smaller portions.
2Form 9Merging parcels: Combining multiple plots of land into one.
3Form 5.aRectification of parcel Boundary or Area Correction: Adjusting land borders or the recorded surface area.
4Form 2Document Conversion: Updating land titles issued under old laws to comply with current legislation.
5Form 6Tenure Conversion: Converting a long-term lease into a freehold or restricted freehold title.
6Form 3. a Information Updates (Individuals): Correcting or changing details of persons registered on the land.
7Form 3.bInformation Updates (Legal Entities): Correcting or changing details of registered organizations or companies.
8Form 7.aCondominium Registration and split of condominium: Registering joint ownership of a building and its specific units.
9Form 7.a·Unit Registration: Registering a specific portion/unit within a condominium
10Form 7.bTFransfer of Rights: Transferring ownership of a specific unit within a condominium by sharing between members of condominium  association
11Form 15, 3. aAdditional Registry Entry: Recording supplementary information in the land registry.
12 Replacement of Documents: Replacing land titles that were lost, damaged, burned, or destroyed by natural disasters. 
13Form 4. a·Change of Land Use: Changing the authorized purpose/use of the land (e.g., from agricultural to residential).
14 Title Issuance for State Land: Requesting titles for land sold or granted by the Government.
15Form 15Modification of Rights: Requesting to add or remove right holders in land registry.
16 Approval of Deed Plan: Official certification of the land's technical survey map.

B) FORESTRY

No

SERVICE

RESPONSIBLE STAFF

REQUIREMENTS                       

COST

 

Deadline

1Permit for forest harvesting.Forestry and Natural Resources Officer
  • An application letter requesting a permit to harvest trees or a forest, addressed to the Mayor of the City of Kigali, with a copy to the Executive Secretary of the District where the forest is located.
  • The application can be submitted electronically (info@kigalicity.gov.rw); it is not necessary to visit the offices of the City of Kigali or the District.
  • Land ownership document for the forest in question
  • Copy of national ID
  • If the applicant purchased the trees or the forest, they must provide a sales agreement signed before a notary.
Free30 days 
2Forestry Products Transportation PermitForestry and Natural Resources Officer
  • The letter requesting a permit to transport forest products is addressed to the Mayor of Kigali City, with a copy given to the Executive Secretary of the District where the products are located.
  • A copy of the harvesting permit
  • A copy of the purchase agreement if the permit is for products that were bought
  • A copy of the national ID
The person granted the permit pays a fee of 1,000 francs per ton."7 days