[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-how-to-search-deeds":3},{"id":4,"uid":5,"site":6,"slug":7,"title":8,"excerpt":9,"body":10,"category":11,"tags":12,"meta_title":13,"meta_description":14,"schema_type":15,"status":16,"featured":17,"sort_order":4,"created_at":18,"updated_at":19,"related":20,"breadcrumbs":31},2,"be102af2-c25a-37b7-17ee-1a21d8e18da9","deedsweb","how-to-search-deeds","How to Search the SA Deeds Registry","A step-by-step guide to searching the South African deeds registry online.","\u003Ch2>How to search the deeds registry\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Searching the South African deeds registry used to mean visiting a deeds office in person. Today you can search online in seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>What you can search for\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Col>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Person name\u003C\u002Fstrong> — find all properties registered to a specific person\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Erf number\u003C\u002Fstrong> — look up a specific stand or erf\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Title deed number\u003C\u002Fstrong> — search by the deed reference (e.g. T12345\u002F2023)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Sectional title scheme\u003C\u002Fstrong> — find scheme and unit details (e.g. SS45\u002F1998)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Farm name or portion\u003C\u002Fstrong> — search rural properties\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Agricultural holding\u003C\u002Fstrong> — search agricultural holdings\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Ch2>Step-by-step: searching online\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Col>\u003Cli>Go to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeedscheck.co.za\">deedscheck.co.za\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Type your search — a name, erf number, or deed number\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Results appear instantly as you type\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Click a result to see a preview\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Purchase a full report (R49) for owner details, bond information, and the complete title deed\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>","general",null,"How to Search the SA Deeds Registry Online","Step-by-step guide to searching the South African deeds registry. Find property owners, title deeds and erf numbers online.","HowTo","published",true,"2026-04-14 06:10:16","2026-04-16 05:25:37",[21],{"id":22,"uid":23,"site":6,"slug":24,"title":25,"excerpt":26,"body":27,"category":11,"tags":12,"meta_title":28,"meta_description":29,"schema_type":30,"status":16,"featured":17,"sort_order":22,"created_at":18,"updated_at":19},3,"936c71f1-77d3-f051-13b9-a57a544fd223","faq","Frequently Asked Questions","Common questions about the South African deeds system, title deeds, and property searches.","\u003Ch2>What is the deeds registry?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The South African deeds registry is the government system that records all property ownership in the country. It is managed by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, operating through 11 deeds offices.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Is deeds information public?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Yes. The deeds registry is a public record. Anyone can search it to find property ownership details, transfer history, and bond information.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>How much does a deeds search cost?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Basic search results are free on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeedscheck.co.za\">DeedsCheck\u003C\u002Fa>. Full reports with owner details, bond information, and title deed documents cost R49.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>How do I find out who owns a property?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Search by the property's erf number or address on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeedscheck.co.za\">DeedsCheck\u003C\u002Fa>. The owner's name is available in the full report.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>What is an erf number?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>An erf number (also called a stand number) is the unique number assigned to a piece of land in a proclaimed township. Every urban property in South Africa has an erf number.\u003C\u002Fp>","FAQ — South African Deeds Registry Questions Answered","Answers to common questions about the SA deeds system, title deeds, property searches, and deeds offices.","FAQPage",[32,35,38],{"label":33,"url":34},"Home","\u002F",{"label":36,"url":37},"Articles","\u002Fgeneral",{"label":8,"url":12}]