A caution is a notice in the form of a register to the effect that no action of a specified nature in relation to the land in respect of which the notice has been entered may be taken without first informing the person who gave the notice. This application is initiated by an advocate on behalf of the applicant. In this article we will guide you on step by step on registration of caution application.
1. Visit https://ardhisasa.lands.go.ke
2. Log in enter your Ardhisasa ID or national ID number and password. Click on Continue. A one-time password (OTP) will be sent to the phone number associated with your Ardhisasa account. Enter the OTP in the provided box and click on “Login.” You will be redirected to the dashboard.
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3. On the dashboard, you will find various services listed under different departments in the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning. By default, you are logged in with your private account.
To initiate the caution application process, switch to your advocate account. Click on the profile icon, and a dropdown menu will appear. Select the professional account that has been approved for you as an advocate.
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4. Navigate to the Land Registration section and click on View More. Under the land registration section, you will find several services. Locate the Caution option and click on it. This refers to the registration of a caution. You will be directed to the applications page, where various tabs are provided.
5. On the applications page, you will see five tabs: Pending, Ongoing, Completed, Rejected, and Cancelled. Each tab represents the different stages of your caution application. The Pending tab lists the applications you have initiated but have not completed, requiring action from you or the involved parties. The Ongoing tab displays completed applications awaiting processing by ministry officials. The Approved tab shows applications that have been validated by ministry officials. The Rejected tab lists applications that were rejected, with reasons communicated to the applicant. The Cancelled tab is for applications that have been cancelled by parties involved.
6. Click on the New Application button. This will navigate you to a page with frequently asked questions (FAQs) specific to the caution application. Explore the FAQs to gain a better understanding of the application requirements and process. Once satisfied, click on Next to proceed.
7. In the proprietorship Details section, enter the parcel number in the format registry/block/parcel number. Fill in the proprietor’s details, including identification type (ID or passport number), name, contact number, and identification number. Click on add to automatically populate and display the entered details on the right side. Use the Remove button to correct any entered details if needed. Once the details are correct, click on Next.
8. In the caution details section, select the extent or scope of the caution. It can be either Subject to the Interest of the caution or Absolute. The Subject to the Interest of thecaution to prevent another person from compromising the sale interest, while the Absolute forbids all dealings with the specified parcel. Enter the interest claimed, such as a purchaser’s interest, and click on Add. The interest claimed will be displayed on the right.
9. Enter the Ardhisasa ID of the cautioner and search for it. Select the category of person executing as the cautioner (either the cautioner themselves or an attorney). If choosing the attorney option, enter the power of attorney entry number. Save the details and proceed.
10. Enter any additional details relevant to the caution application. If applicable, provide the details of the law firm you are acting under. You can either tie the application to a registered law firm on the Ardhisasa platform or manually enter the law firm details.
11. Upload supporting documents for the caution application, such as a sale agreement. Ensure the documents are in PDF, PNG, or JPEG format. Enter the document name and choose the file to upload from your device. Review the submitted documents and click Next to proceed.
12. Carefully review all the details provided in the confirmation step. If everything is accurate, click Submit to proceed with the application. You can go back to make any necessary edits if required. Upon submission, a confirmation message will appear, and both the cautioner and advocate will receive notifications via SMS and email.
13. Once submitted, the cautioner will receive a notification to verify the application and append their signature. The advocate will also need to accept or reject the representation request during this stage.
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Both the advocate and the cautioner will receive a confirmation message that the application has been successfully submitted. If the caution application is approved, an entry will be made on the register, indicating the relevant details. All parties involved will be notified about the placement of the caution on the specified parcel of land.
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