Title deeds and the Land Registry

Articles: 18

Green and pink titles, checking a deed, registering a sale and what the Land Registry does.

• How do I get a land registry extract in Lebanon and what does it cost?

  Ask in person at the land registry office for the property's area; one law firm says USD 5. The numbers you need, OMT and online copies, and what to check.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

• Can I get a property extract online or through OMT or Whish, and is it official?

  Yes, but OMT and online copies are unofficial. A sale or court case needs the in-person certificate. What to give, costs and Whish.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

• I lost my title deed in Lebanon. How do I get a replacement?

  Apply at the Land Registry office for the property's area. What is known on documents, timing and fees, and how to do it from abroad.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

• What does 'green tapu, 2400 shares' mean on a Lebanese property?

  2,400 shares is the whole property: Lebanese ownership is counted out of 2,400. What shares mean and how to check them on the registry extract.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

• What does surveyed versus unsurveyed land mean in Lebanon, and why does it matter?

  Surveyed land has a Land Registry folio and a certified plan; unsurveyed land does not yet. What that means for checking, buying and owning a plot.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

• 2,400 shares: how many square metres or dunums is that?

  2,400 shares means the whole property, not 2,400 m². The area is a separate line on the registry extract. How to convert your share to m² and dunums.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

• Can I buy land in Lebanon that is not yet surveyed, and what are the risks?

  It depends on the plot's papers. Until a sale is registered you hold only a claim on the seller. Circular 609/2026, survey deadlines and checks before paying.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 11 min read

• What is Finance Ministry Circular 609/2026 and does it affect my land sale?

  Finance Ministry Circular 609/2026 targets unsurveyed and mushaa land. What it reportedly says, whether your plot is affected, and how to check before a sale.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

• Is there an English version of a Lebanese title deed or registry extract, and how do I translate it?

  We found no official English version. Get the official Land Registry extract, then ask the bank or embassy which translation and legalisation it accepts.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

• What is a title deed in Lebanon and what does it prove?

  The owner's copy of the property's Land Registry folio. What it proves, what it doesn't, and how to check it on an official extract before you pay.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 10 min read

• Are land registry offices open in Lebanon, and which one handles my property?

  Your property is handled by the land registry office for its area. How to find it, which days offices work, the south since 2026, and what to check first.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

• How do I find my property's real estate number, zone and section?

  Property number, zone and section are on your title deed or a Land Registry extract. Without papers, a search by the owner's name may find the number.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

• Can I find out who owns a property, or which properties a person owns, in Lebanon?

  Usually yes: a Land Registry certificate names a plot's owners, and a name search lists a person's properties. What to bring, timing and limits.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

• How do I get my own title deed for an apartment in a new building in Lebanon?

  Only once the building's owner divides it into units at the Land Registry. What must happen first, what your deed shows, fees and how to protect yourself.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 10 min read

• What happens to my ownership proof if registry records in the south are damaged in the war?

  The register is paper with no full backup; if files were lost, owners may have to prove ownership again. What exists, what to keep, how to get an extract.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

• What is 'dam wa faraz' of land and when does it apply to my plot?

  Dam wa faraz means merging plots and re-dividing them. Its rules are unconfirmed. How to check your plot's extract and map, and the new-deed fee.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read

• How do I check a title deed in Lebanon before buying?

  Get your own official Land Registry extract and read it before you pay. Where to get it, the cost, red-flag entries and what it does not show.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 10 min read

• I bought with a sale contract but nothing is registered. Am I the owner?

  No. Until the sale is inscribed at the Land Registry you hold only a claim against the seller. The risks, time limits, fees and how to register.

  Last reviewed 17 Oct 2026 · 10 min read

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