What To Do If Your Land Title or Important Property Documents Are Lost or Damaged After a Calamity
What To Do If Your Land Title or Important Property Documents Are Lost or Damaged After a Calamity
Free Guidance for Affected Families in Cebu
One of the most stressful things that happens after a typhoon or earthquake is discovering that important documents — including your land title — were soaked, washed away, burned, or torn.
If this happened to you, please know:
It is more common than you think. And it can be fixed.
Losing documents does not mean losing ownership.
Today, we’ll guide you on the simple and calm steps to help you recover, replace, or secure your property papers.
What To Do If Your Land Title is Lost or Damaged
Stay Calm — Your Ownership Is Still Valid
Even if the physical title is gone, your name and property record remain in the:
Registry of Deeds (ROD)
Assessor’s Office
Tax Mapping records
Your ownership is protected by official records.
Visit or Contact Your Barangay for Certification
Barangay offices can issue a “Calamity Loss or Damage Certificate” confirming that documents were:
Soaked
Flooded
Destroyed
Lost due to typhoon/earthquake
This will be needed later.
Secure a Certified True Copy (CTC) of Your Title
Go to the Registry of Deeds and request:
Certified True Copy (CTC) of Title
Lot plan (if needed)
This proves your ownership and helps with re-issuance.
File a Petition for Re-Issuance or Replacement of Owner’s Duplicate Title
ROD will guide you on requirements, usually:
Affidavit of Loss
Valid IDs
Barangay Certificate
Tax Declaration
CTC of the title
We can help you understand these requirements — free consultation only.
If Tax Declaration is Lost
Visit the Assessor’s Office for:
Certified True Copy of Tax Declaration
Lot plans
Tax Map verification
Keep Digital Backups Moving Forward
Once everything is replaced, always keep digital copies:
Photos of title
Scanned PDFs
Store on email or cloud
This makes future emergencies easier.
Need Help Understanding This Process?
Losing documents can be emotionally draining — but replacing them is manageable.
If you want guidance about:
Requirements
Government offices
Steps to recover documents
What to do next
You may message or call us.
We offer FREE help, especially for families affected by the calamity.
Message us anytime
Call / Viber / WhatsApp: +63 917 323 6123
Disclaimer
This blog is for general community support and guidance. Actual processes and requirements may vary depending on the Registry of Deeds, LGU offices, and government guidelines. Always verify with official agencies.
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“Paper can be lost — but your hope, strength, and ownership cannot be taken away.”
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