The New Deed Registries Regulations, 2025 (SI 76 of 2025) how to Validate Your Title Deeds

While Zimbabwe might have been slow in embracing the current technology, it’s evident the digital platforms are here to stay and lately we have been trying to keep up. Last year we saw the introduction of electronic case management system for courts then followed by the more recent Border Management System with the latter greatly reducing waiting times on airports and borders. Now it seems a new sector is going to see this digital transformation. In this piece we are going to take a closer look into Validation of Title Deeds Under the New Deed Registries Regulations, 2025 (SI 76 of 2025). It was long overdue but better late than never right?, Zimbabwe has now introduced digital title deeds under new 2025 property law. So how does this really work.

The Government of Zimbabwe has introduced new regulations requiring the validation of title deeds. If you are property owner you need to pay close attention and even if you don’t currently own any property, you will in the near future so better get the hang of things now to avoid future problems.

Statutory Instrument 76 of 2025 introduces new rules that directs every property owner to validate their old title deeds and replace them with modern, securitised digital deeds. This development comes at a time where government has been trying to keep up with the times by digitizing most of the processes from passports to courts.

So how does validation of old title deeds work?

If you hold an old title deed, you now have 24 months (2 years) from the date this law was published to submit your documents for validation. It’s important to keep this in mind because after the period has passed there might be issues if you haven’t yet validated your deeds.

Here’s how it validate your title deeds step by step guide:

First you need to submit a copy of your old title deed to the Deeds Registry.You’ll also need to present the original title deed for verification.

The Registrar will verify the authenticity of the title, ensuring it meets all legal requirements.

In some cases, you might be asked to provide extra documents to confirm ownership.The goal is to ensure every old deed is legitimate and properly recorded before transitioning to the new digital system.

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What Are Securitised Deeds?

After your old title deed is successfully validated:
The Registrar will issue a new securitised deed which is a safer, digital version of your property title.These deeds will be:Stored in a secure digital registry,Available both in electronic form and a printed version on special securitised paper.

You will need to submit your old title deed when collecting the new one.This digitisation process is designed to reduce fraud, prevent double sales, and enhance record-keeping in the property sector.

Why it concerns you?

This move marks a significant step forward for property security in Zimbabwe. By updating old records and shifting to a digital system, the government aims to:

~To prevent double sales

~Improve security and transparency in property transactions

~Make deed verification faster and more reliable

~Prevent title deed loss, theft, or tampering. 

This move marks a new beginning in this digital age, always make sure you stay updated and consult professionals to make sure everything is in order.

Disclaimer: Information in this article does not constitute formal legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. You can consult legal authorities for more information and understanding.

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