How to transfer a land title after buying or selling land

What you need

• Seller's National ID (must match the land's UPI)
• Buyer's ID or passport
• The original land title
• A phone number and email

Steps

1. Before paying anything, check the plot's UPI and that the seller really owns it (ask the sector land manager).
2. The seller applies on irembo.gov.rw → Land → Title Transfer → Voluntary Sale (or at an Irembo agent).
3. Pay the billing number within its 30-day validity.
4. The application goes to the sector land notary (or the private notary you chose) to sign the contract.
5. After approval, download the new e-title from Irembo.

Tips

• Commercial and industrial land is handled by the district, not the sector.
• Never hand over the full price before the transfer is approved.

Official sources

• Irembo: title transfer (voluntary sale)
• Irembo: FAQs about title transfer (voluntary sale)

Last checked: 2 November 2026 against Irembo support pages. Total fees aren't confirmed. If something here is out of date, tell us so we can fix it.