Lost your title deed? Here's how to get a duplicate

Title deed. (Courtesy)

There was a story in the media this week about how several title deeds were allegedly stolen from a Government office. There have also been circumstances whereby someone may lose a title deed either when moving houses or when the house burns down. In such circumstances, is it possible to get a duplicate from the Ministry of Lands? Patricia, Nairobi

The law provides that a registered title deed holder can apply to the registrar for a duplicate title deed or certificate of lease.