TRANSFER
(LAND, MORTGAGE OR LEASE)
FORM TR1
SECTION 88OF THE REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT
GUIDANCE NOTES
The Guidance Notes below correspond by number to the Items in the attached
Application. Kindly review these notes when completing the Application.
DO NOT SUBMIT THESE GUIDANCE NOTES.
1. The instrument must be dated.
2. Describe the land in accordance with the description stated on the Certificate of Title. For additional Certificates
of Title, use the “Annexure Sheet A” provided.
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If the Transfer is in respect of a Mortgage or Lease, complete Item 2(b) in addition to completing Item
2(a). For additional Mortgages, use the “Annexure Sheet A2” provided.
3. State the name, address and occupation of the Transferor(s) in the fields provided. State the name as reflected
on the Certificate of Title. If the Transferor is a company, state the Act of Incorporation at Item 3(d). For
additional Transferors, use the “Annexure Sheet B” provided.
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Note: We require documentary evidence in relation to companies not registered under the Companies
Act (Jamaica), that the company is a duly registered company at the time of the Transfer.
4. Select the interest to be transferred. Where the interest is being transferred by a Mortgagee pursuant to Power
of Sale, state the mortgage number in the space provided. Where “other” is selected, the interest being
transferred must be stated.
5. State the name, address and occupation of the Transferee(s) in the fields provided. If the Transferee is a
company, state the Act of Incorporation at Item 5(d). For additional Transferees, use the “Annexure Sheet C”
provided.
6. The tenancy must be stated. Select the type of tenancy by ticking the relevant box. If Tenants-in-Common in
unequal shares is selected, the shares must be stated in the space provided. State the shares in fractions using a
common denominator. Example: ¼ to Mary Doe and ¾ to John Doe.
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If a life tenancy has been created “Annexure Sheet D” is to be completed instead.
7. Select the encumbrances that are registered on Title and to which the Transfer is subject to (if any). State the
registration numbers of mortgages and caveats in the space provided. For additional Restrictive Covenants,
complete “Annexure Sheet E”.
8. Select the consideration.
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Where the consideration is for value, state the consideration in words and figures in the spaces
provided.
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Where the consideration is pursuant to a devise contained in a will, state the name of the deceased in
the space provided.
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Where the consideration is pursuant to a court order, state the claim number in the space provided.
9. Select the documents lodged in support of this Application by ticking the relevant boxes.
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Complete the “Prepared By” and “Lodged By” fields.
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EXECUTION CLAUSES:
There are five (5) types of execution clauses (A to E). Each clause is contained on its own page. Select the
execution clause(s) which is most applicable. You may print the relevant page(s) only.
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The name of the Transferor and Transferee as stated at Item 3(a) and 5(a) must be reflected in the
Execution Clause(s).
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Item A: General execution by an individual.
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Item B: General execution by a company.
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Item C: Marksman clause: To be used where the person signing is unable to read or write by reason
of illiteracy, blindness, illness or any other disability. Note: This does not include mental illness.
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Item D: Power Of Attorney clause: To be used where someone is signing on behalf of the applicant
by virtue of a Power of Attorney. The Power of Attorney must be registered at the Office of Titles.
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Item E: Probate clause: To be used where the witness is not one of the functionaries described in
the Section 152 of the Registration of Titles Act.
Select the type of witness by ticking the relevant box. Note: Each signature must be separately witnessed.
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Where “Other” is selected, state the occupation of the witness.
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Where “Other” is selected and the witness is not a witness stipulated in Section 152 of the
Registration of Titles Act, state the occupation of the witness and complete Item E.
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This form must be presented to Tax Administration Jamaica before lodgement at the Office of
Titles for stamping.
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Submit the Transfer Tax Certificate where applicable.
END OF GUIDANCE NOTES
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TRANSFER
(LAND, MORTGAGE OR LEASE)
FORM TR1
SECTION 88 OF THE REGISTRATION OF TITLES ACT
I/We HEREBY TRANSFER to the Transferee(s) my/our estate and interest in the land/mortgage/lease
comprised in the Certificate(s) of Title below described.
1. DATE OF DOCUMENT
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2a. DESCRIPTION OF LAND
VOLUME
FOLIO
PLACE
LOT/AREA
PARISH
2b. DESCRIPTION OF MORTGAGE/LEASE
MORTGAGE/LEASE NO.
DATE OF REGISTRATION
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3. DESCRIPTION OF TRANSFEROR(S)
a. NAME (1)
b. ADDRESS LINE 1
ADDRESS LINE 2
PARISH/COUNTRY
c. OCCUPATION
d. ACT OF INCORPORATION
a. NAME (2)
b. ADDRESS LINE 1
ADDRESS LINE 2
PARISH/COUNTRY
c. OCCUPATION
d. ACT OF INCORPORATION
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4. INTEREST TO BE TRANSFERED
ALL OF MY/OUR ESTATE AND INTEREST
ONE-HALF OF MY/OUR ESTATE AND INTEREST
ALL THE INTEREST OF THE REGISTERED PROPRIETOR(S)
PURSUANT TO POWER OF
SALE UNDER MORTGAGE NO.:
OTHER:
5. DESCRIPTION OF TRANSFEREE(S)
a. NAME (1)
b. ADDRESS LINE 1
ADDRESS LINE 2
PARISH/COUNTRY
c. OCCUPATION
d. ACT OF INCORPORATION
a. NAME (2)
b. ADDRESS LINE 1
ADDRESS LINE 2
PARISH/COUNTRY
c. OCCUPATION
d. ACT OF INCORPORATION
6. TENANCY
JOINT TENANCY
TENANTS-IN-COMMON IN EQUAL SHARES
NAME
SHARE
TENANTS-INCOMMON IN
UNEQUAL SHARES:
SOLE PROPRIETOR
7. ENCUMBRANCES
SUBJECT TO
CAVEAT NO.:
SUBJECT TO
MORTGAGE NO.:
SUBJECT TO
RESTRICTIVE
COVENANTS
SEE “ANNEXURE SHEET E”
8. CONSIDERATION
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IN WORDS:
VALUE
IN FIGURES:
BY WAY OF GIFT
IN PURSUANCE OF THE INTESTATES’ ESTATES AND PROPERTY CHARGES ACT
IN PURSUANCE OF THE DEVISE
CONTAINED IN THE WILL OF:
PURSUANT TO THE ORDER IN CLAIM NO. :
OTHER:
9.SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (S)
TRANSFER TAX CERTIFICATE
COURT ORDER
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING
OTHER:
10. PREPARED BY
NAME
ADDRESS LINE 1
PARISH/COUNTRY
FAX NO.
TELEPHONE NO.
EMAIL
11. LODGED BY
NAME
ADDRESS LINE 1
PARISH/COUNTRY
FAX NO.
TELEPHONE NO.
EMAIL
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A. GENERAL EXECUTION BY AN INDIVIDUAL
SIGNED BY THE SAID :
NAME OF APPLICANT
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
IN THE PRESENCE OF:
NAME OF WITNESS
SIGNATURE OF WITNESS
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
CALLING OF WITNESS
AFFIX SEAL HERE
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
NOTARY PUBLIC
JAMAICAN CONSUL
OTHER:
A. GENERAL EXECUTION BY AN INDIVIDUAL
SIGNED BY THE SAID :
NAME OF APPLICANT
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
IN THE PRESENCE OF:
NAME OF WITNESS
SIGNATURE OF WITNESS
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
AFFIX SEAL HERE
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
CALLING OF WITNESS
NOTARY PUBLIC
JAMAICAN CONSUL
OTHER:
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B. GENERAL EXECUTION BY A COMPANY
TAKEN AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE SAID:
NAME OF COMPANY
CAPACITY OF PERSON(S)
SIGNING ON BEHALF OF THE
COMPANY
NAME OF PERSON(S)
SIGNING IF NO SEAL
SIGNATURE(S):
AFFIX SEAL OF COMPANY
IN THE PRESENCE OF:
NAME OF WITNESS
SIGNATURE OF WITNESS
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
CALLING OF WITNESS
AFFIX SEAL HERE
NOTARY PUBLIC
JAMAICAN CONSUL
OTHER:
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C. MARKSMAN CLAUSE
SIGNED BY THE SAID:
NAME OF APPLICANT:
SIGNATURE:
MARKSMAN CLAUSE
After the same was read over and explained to him/her who expressed themselves as
understanding the nature and effects of the contents
IN THE PRESENCE OF:
NAME OF WITNESS
SIGNATURE OF WITNESS
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
AFFIX SEAL HERE
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
CALLING OF WITNESS
NOTARY PUBLIC
JAMAICAN CONSUL
OTHER:
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D. POWER OF ATTORNEY
SIGNED BY THE SAID:
NAME OF APPLICANT:
NAME OF ATTORNEY:
POWER OF ATTORNEY NO.:
SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY:
IN THE PRESENCE OF:
NAME OF WITNESS
SIGNATURE OF WITNESS
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
AFFIX SEAL HERE
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
CALLING OF WITNESS
NOTARY PUBLIC
JAMAICAN CONSUL
OTHER:
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E. PROBATE CLAUSE
NAME OF APPLICANT:
NAME OF ATTESTING WITNESS:
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DATE OF APPEARANCE
The Attesting Witness to this instrument appeared before me and declared that he/ she personally knew the Applicant, the
person signing same, and whose signature he/she attested, and that the name purporting to be the signature of the Applicant
is his/her/their own handwriting and that he/she was of sound mind and voluntarily signed such instrument .
NAME OF WITNESS
SIGNATURE OF WITNESS
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
AFFIX SEAL HERE
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
CALLING OF WITNESS
NOTARY PUBLIC
JAMAICAN CONSUL
OTHER:
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ANNEXURE SHEET A
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES OF TITLE
2. DESCRIPTION OF LAND
VOLUME
FOLIO
PLACE
LOT/AREA
PARISH
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ANNEXURE SHEET A2
ADDITIONAL MORTGAGES/LEASE
2b. DESCRIPTION OF MORTGAGE/LEASE
MORTGAGE/LEASE NO.
DATE OF REGISTRATION
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ANNEXURE SHEET B
ADDITIONAL TRANSFERORS
3. DESCRIPTION OF TRANSFEROR(S)
a. NAME (3)
b. ADDRESS LINE 1
ADDRESS LINE 2
PARISH/COUNTRY
c. OCCUPATION
d. ACT OF INCORPORATION
e. NAME (4)
f. ADDRESS LINE 1
ADDRESS LINE 2
PARISH/COUNTRY
g. OCCUPATION
h. ACT OF INCORPORATION
i.
j.
NAME (5)
ADDRESS LINE 1
ADDRESS LINE 2
PARISH/COUNTRY
k. OCCUPATION
l. ACT OF INCORPORATION
m. NAME (6)
n. ADDRESS LINE 1
ADDRESS LINE 2
PARISH/COUNTRY
o. OCCUPATION
p. ACT OF INCORPORATION
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ANNEXURE SHEET C
ADDITIONAL TRANSFEREES
3. DESCRIPTION OF TRANSFEREE(S)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
NAME (3)
ADDRESS LINE 1
ADDRESS LINE 2
PARISH/COUNTRY
OCCUPATION
ACT OF INCORPORATION
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
NAME (4)
ADDRESS LINE 1
ADDRESS LINE 2
PARISH/COUNTRY
OCCUPATION
ACT OF INCORPORATION
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
r.
NAME (5)
ADDRESS LINE 1
ADDRESS LINE 2
PARISH/COUNTRY
OCCUPATION
ACT OF INCORPORATION
s.
t.
u.
v.
w.
x.
NAME (6)
ADDRESS LINE 1
ADDRESS LINE 2
PARISH/COUNTRY
OCCUPATION
ACT OF INCORPORATION
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ANNEXURE SHEET D
LIFE TENANCY
LIFE TENANCY
NAME OF LIFE
TENANT
JOINT TENANCY
TENANTS-IN-COMMON IN EQUAL SHARES
TENANTS-INCOMMON IN
UNEQUAL SHARES:
NAME
SHARES
SOLE PROPRIETOR
NAME OF
REMAINDERMEN
JOINT TENANCY
TENANTS-IN-COMMON IN EQUAL SHARES
TENANTS-INCOMMON IN
UNEQUAL SHARES:
NAME
SHARES
SOLE PROPRIETOR
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ANNEXURE SHEET E
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
This Transfer is subject to the additional Restrictive Covenants, Rights and Easements as set out below:
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