How Does the Registration of Titles Act Facilitate Inter Vivos Property Transfers in Jamaica?

Here’s a simplified explanation of how the Registration of Titles Act handles inter vivos (or “during life”) transfers of property, and why this Act is the main one you’d need to follow for such a transfer in Jamaica.

A stately woman with elegant dreadlocks and a wise, aged man with a worn leather satchel, both dressed in traditional Jamaican attire, shake hands in a firm, yet warm gesture, sealing the transfer of property, as a bespectacled witness looks on with a mix of curiosity and professionalism, set against a rich, tropical backdrop of lush greenery and rustic wooden accents, evoking the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean.

Why the Registration of Titles Act is Key for Inter Vivos Transfers

The Registration of Titles Act is the main law that defines how land ownership is recorded and transferred in Jamaica. This Act includes everything needed to transfer land while you’re alive (an inter vivos transfer) and provides clear steps to make the transfer official.

By following this Act:

1. You O…