1What is Original Registration of land?
It is the first registration of land under the Torrens system, resulting in the issuance of an Original Certificate of Title (OCT).
2What is Judicial Registration under PD 1529?
A court-based process where an applicant files with the Regional Trial Court to confirm ownership of private land or alienable and disposable public land.
3Who supervises Judicial Registration?
The Regional Trial Court (RTC) acting as a land registration court, with the Land Registration Authority (LRA) implementing the decree.
4What are the main requirements for Judicial Registration?
An approved survey plan by a licensed Geodetic Engineer, proof of ownership or possession, and publication of notice to affected parties.
5What is the result of Judicial Registration?
The court issues a Decree of Registration, and the LRA issues an Original Certificate of Title (OCT) in the applicant’s name.
6What is Administrative Registration?
A non-court process where the DENR grants ownership of alienable and disposable lands through Free Patent or other administrative means.
7What is the legal basis of Administrative Registration?
Commonwealth Act No. 141 (Public Land Act), as amended by RA 11573 and RA 10023 (Residential Free Patent Act).
8Who handles Administrative Registration?
The DENR, through CENRO, PENRO, or the Regional Office, processes and approves Free Patent applications.
9What is the output of Administrative Registration?
A Free Patent that is sent to the Register of Deeds, which then issues an Original Certificate of Title (OCT).
10What is NCIP Registration?
A process under RA 8371 (IPRA Law) where the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples issues titles for ancestral domains or lands.
11What documents are issued under NCIP Registration?
Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title (CADT) and Certificate of Ancestral Land Title (CALT).
12Are NCIP titles registered in the Torrens system?
Yes, CADTs and CALTs are recorded in the Register of Deeds for recognition under the Torrens system.