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City Legal Office

PROPERTY ACQUISITION

The City Legal Office assists the City Mayor in communicating with the owners of the property the local government of Tayabas intends to acquire to be used in the latter’s programs and projects. The City Legal Office is also in-charge with the documentation and processing of transfer of ownership of properties acquired by the city. Schedule of Availability of Service: Monday – Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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At a glance

Before you begin

Service classification

Highly Technical

Service sector

Disaster Preparedness, Safety, Peace and Order

Prepare your documents

Checklist of requirements

Bring the listed documents and secure them from the indicated office or source.

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS  WHERE TO SECURE
Transfer Certificate of Title (1 original) Client
Tax Declaration (1 original) Client
Deed of Absolute Sale (3 original) Client
Valid Identification Cards (1 photocopy with 3 signature) Client
Supporting documents. (1 original or photocopy of each document) Client

What happens next

Process, fees, and timeline

Follow the citizen and agency steps in order. Processing time may depend on complete submissions.

CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTIONS FEES TO BE PAID PROCESSING TIME PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1. Submit the required documents. 1.1 Receive document needed for review. None 5 minutes Marident Anne A. Nanea
Joshua R. Magracia
Administrative Officer I
City Legal Office

2. Refer the request to the City Legal Officer for proper disposition.

2.1 Meet with the property owners for negotiation.

2.2 Preparation and execution of Deed of Absolute Sale and other
documents necessary for acquisition. 

None

22 days

(It may exceed, depending on
when the price is agreed upon.)

7 days

Atty. Christopher P. Juniar
Legal Officer
City Legal Office

Atty. Christopher P. Juniar
Legal Officer
City Legal Office
  2.3 Processing with the Registry of Deeds and other Government Agencies. None 60 days Registrar
Registry of Deed
  2.4 Request updated Tax Declaration None 1 day Brenda B. Sumalabe
City Assessor
City Assessor’s Office
  2.5 Submit the Original TCT to the City Treasurer’s Office for
safekeeping		 None 5 minutes Marident Anne A. Nanea
Joshua R. Magracia
Administrative Officer I
City Legal Office
  TOTAL: None 90 days, 10 minutes  
    END OF TRANSACTION
    

This digital guide reflects the Citizen’s Charter records published by the City Government of Tayabas. Offices may request additional supporting documents when required by law or by the particulars of a transaction.