LAND CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (C.O.D)

LAND CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (C.O.D)

Don’t celebrate too early. Buying land or house in Nigeria and having a registered Survey Plan is not the final bus-stop.

Has your Survey Plan been officially acknowledged by the State Ministry of Lands?

A Certificate of Deposit (C.O.D) is an official written acknowledgement by the Ministry of Lands confirming that your registered Survey Plan has been formally submitted and received.

This also happens when processing a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) or seeking Governor’s Consent after a land transaction.

Once your Survey Plan is deposited and acknowledged, your transaction is no longer floating in private hands. It is now linked directly to Government records.

That link strengthens your land/house ownership, enhances traceability and reduces the risk of issues coming up.

A C.O.D shows that Government is aware of your land and/or your application. It connects your documents to the official land registry system, giving your ownership a stronger legal backbone.

For anyone buying land/building or perfecting ownership in Nigeria (living in Nigeria or abroad), not having a C.O.D may work against you when ownership is in contention.

Land is too valuable to be left unsecured.

Ensure your Survey Plan is not just registered but officially acknowledged.

This extra layer of record can make all the difference between secure ownership and future litigation.

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