Frequently Asked Questions

A Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) is the primary evidence of land ownership in Nigeria, issued by the Executive Governor under the Land Use Act 1978. It certifies the holder's right of occupancy for a term — typically 99 years. All land in Ogun State is vested in the Governor, who grants statutory rights of occupancy.

Under the Land Use Act 1978, any subsequent transaction on land after a C of O has been issued — including sales, mortgages, sub-leases, or assignments — requires the consent of the Executive Governor of Ogun State. Transactions without Governor's Consent are void and unenforceable. Apply at the Bureau of Lands and Survey, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

To update your name or address on the land register, submit a completed Form 1C (Change of Proprietor Details) to the Ogun State Bureau of Lands and Survey, accompanied by a valid government-issued ID, sworn affidavit, and two passport photographs. Registered solicitors may submit on behalf of clients.

You can search for any property in Ogun State by entering its Title Number (e.g. OG-ABK-509123) or street address on the search page. Searching is free, but downloading official copies of the C of O or approved survey plan costs a standard registry fee of ₦1,500.

Document validation allows third parties (such as banks, solicitors, or mortgage lenders) to check the authenticity of an official OG Land Registry certificate. Enter the unique Document Reference ID printed on your C of O or survey plan to verify it matches our registry database and cryptographic hash records.