A
discharge of charge is the legal procedure of removing an existing charge from
a land title. It is an
important procedure that requires the involvement of registered advocates and
parties involved in the transaction. In this blog post, we will provide a
detailed overview of the discharge of charge application process, highlighting
the key steps and requirements.Top of FormBottom of Form
1.
Log in to https://ardhisasa.lands.go.ke/account/login using your credentials, including your
identification number or ardhisasa ID and password.
2. Enter your Ardhisasa ID and password
click Continue. A one-time password (OTP) will be sent to your
registered phone number. Enter the OTP in the provided field.
3. Upon logging in,
you will be directed to your private account. To perform a charge process, you need to switch to
your advocate account.
4.
Click on the profile icon and select the
professional account that has been approved for you as an advocate.
5.
Switch to your
advocate account, you will find a dashboard with various departments and
services listed. Since the charge process falls under the Land Registration Department, Click on Charge. Within the Charge section, you will find several
services related to charges. These services include Charge Consent, Discharge
of Charge, Informal Charge, Memorandum of Variation of Charge, Transfer of
Charge, and Partial Discharge of Charge.
6.
Within the Charge section, you will also notice
five application tabs: Pending, Ongoing, Completed, Rejected, and Cancelled.
These tabs organize your charge applications based on their status. Pending
applications require further action, ongoing applications are being processed,
completed applications have been approved, rejected applications were not
accepted, and cancelled applications were discontinued. Your applications will
be listed accordingly.
7. To initiate a
charge application, click on the New Application tab located in the top
right corner. Before proceeding, you will be provided with Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs) related to the charge process. Take the time to explore these
FAQs to familiarize yourself with relevant terminologies.
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8.
Enter the principal amount secured for the charge and select the
appropriate currency. Move to the parcel
details section and input the parcel number in the
required format. If there are multiple parcels, add them accordingly.
9.
Provide the chargor details, including their ardhisasa ID or power of attorney entry number.
10.
Click on search. You will receive a pop-up box requiring you to choose the category of
person to execute as the chargor. There are two categories, the chargor can execute on his or her own behalf, or an attorney can execute on behalf of a chargor. If it is an attorney executing on behalf of a chargor, select attorney then
you will be required to provide the power of attorney entry number.
11.
Enter Chargee ardhisasa ID. If it’s a bank, provide the ardhisasa ID of the
bank. Click Search.
12.
Select the category of person executing as the chargee (director or
attorney). Enter the relevant details and save the information.
13.
Enter the borrower's ardhisasa ID. If
the borrower is different from the charger, specify their details accordingly.
Save the borrower information.
14. Enter
various additional details, such as whereas clauses and law firm details,
including name, address, contact information, and website. Also
indicate whether you are applying for an exemption of stamp duty and
provide relevant details based on the legal clauses or notices.
15. Upload
supporting documents and additional provisions to strengthen discharge of
charge application. Choose
files from their local device and attach them to the application.
16. Review all
the provided details on the confirmation page. If satisfied, submit the
application. A confirmation message appears, indicating that the application
has been successfully created.
The parties involved will receive
notifications to log into their accounts and verify the application. They can
either consent or reject the application. As the advocate, you can accept or
reject the representation of the parties involved. Parties will need to provide
an OTP for verification. Once verified, the advocate can append their
signature.
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Options on Ardhisasa
The discharge of charge application process is a
structured and well-defined procedure that involves registered advocates and
parties involved in the transaction. By following the step-by-step guide
outlined in this blog post, advocates can successfully navigate the process and
ensure a smooth discharge of charge application.
For enquiries, please
visit Ardhi House, Off Ngong Rd: P.O. Box 30450-00100,
Nairobi,Kenya or email: [email protected]. The ministry can also be reached on phone: 0746
962239.
For more information visit
our website on https://property254.co.ke/ or call us on 0726982982 or on email
through [email protected].
