These Regulations provide for the manner in which entry and registration of memorials and other documents in the Land Registry must be carried out.The Regulations further provide for: particulars to be contained in a memorial; the use of microfilm for the recording of old memorials and register cards; disposal of memorials and register cards after recording; inspection of Land Registry records; offences and penalties; etc.

Implements: Land Registration Ordinance (Chapter 128). (1997-06-30)

This Regulation prescribes the fees to be taken in the Land Registry in respect of any instrument delivered for registration.

Implements: Land Registration Ordinance (Chapter 128). (1997-06-30)

This Act amends the Land Survey Act so as to include surveyors licensed to practice in any member state of the Caribbean Community in the category of licensed surveyors for purposes of section 6(1) of the principal Act.

Amends: Land Survey Act (Cap. 53:04). (1991)

This Act: makes provision for the appointment within the public service of the Director of Surveys Commissioner of Lands, the establishment of the Land Surveyors Board, the licensing of land surveyors and the protection of survey marks; and provides rules relative to conduct of surveys in Dominica and related matters.The Director of Surveys Commissioner of Lands shall, among other things, direct and control all public surveys, supervise and control all other surveys and examine and approve survey plans before registration of title.

This Resolution is composed of 7 Chapters divided into 34 articles. Chapter I gives terms and definitions. Chapter II deals with the establishment of industrial zones, in particular: establishment and definition of industrial zones shall be carried out by a resolution of the Prime Minister; industrial zones are divided into branches industrial zones and branches into sub-branches; maps; industrial activities shall start within a year from the date of the receipt of land vouchers; and, keeping of land registers. Chapter III pertains to the exploitation of lands destined to industrial zones.

This Decree Law is composed of 8 articles. Article 1 defines requirements and conditions for the possession and acquisition of lands and buildings by physical and juristic citizens from Countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Article 3 deals with the transfer of the ownership of lands acquired in accordance with this Decree Law. Articles 5 and 6 pertain to the expropriation and registration of lands acquired by citizens of the GCC.

This Implementing Regulation is composed of 32 articles. Article 1 gives terms and definitions. Article 2 charges the Committee of Industrial Zones Affairs to propose and define areas and sites for the establishment of industries. Articles 3 to 5 define competencies of the Department of Industrial Zones, in particular to: divide industrial zones by the cooperation with Physical Planning Department and with the Environment Apparatus; prepare maps; and, keep a register for industrial zones.

This Resolution is composed of 9 articles. Article 1 decrees the ban on the division of lands intended to the construction or reconstruction before obtaining licences from the Ministry of Housing. Article 2 specifies documents and certificates necessary for submitting applications to the department of Physical Training. Article 3 classifies lands subjected to the division in tree categories: lands situated in zones with accredited and adopted detail planes; lands situated in zones with general planes; and, lands situated outside of planned zones. Article 5 defines obligations of licensees.

This Act amends the Registration and Records Act in section 2 by adding a definition of “Deputy Registrar” and by adding two sections concerning the delegation of duties and functions of the Registrar to the Deputy Registrar.

Amends: Registration and Records Act (Cap. 19:04). (1991)

This Act makes provision for the registration of deeds and other official documents and provides rules regarding the ascertainment of the validity of deeds and other official documents.“Deed” includes every document in writing affecting or relating to lands, tenements or hereditaments in Dominica and licences granted to aliens under the Aliens Land Holding Regulation Act.The Act also concerns documents executed in other parts of the Commonwealth or in foreign countries.

This Act amends the Registration and Records Act by repealing and replacing the Schedule specifying fees in relation with services regarding registration and recording of deeds and other official documents.

Amends: Registration and Records Act (Cap. 19:04). (1991)

This Act directs the Registrar of Titles to make a new register of titles for Dominica. This Act applies only in cases where certificates of title which were registered in the old register have been destroyed. The Act contains rules relative to (application for) registration and evidence of title. The Act also provides for the lodging of caveats for the establishment of interests in land other than freehold and certain leaseholds.