The issuance of certified copies of land registers is carried out by the 50 Land Registries located island-wide. This service can be obtained by submitting an application to the Land Registry relevant to the area where the land is situated.
Office Hours
Weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (Cash counters remain open only until 3:00 p.m.). Offices are not open on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Method of Submitting the Request
The application must be submitted to the Land Registry relevant to the area where the land is situated. The application can be submitted in the following manners.
a. By post
b. By delivering it to the office in person
Application
The prescribed printed application must be submitted. The application form number is 'A32(A)'. The application can be downloaded from the website. "Aplication A32(A)"
Persons Entitled to Submit the Application
a. Owner of the property
b. A representative of an interested party
If the application is submitted by a representative, a letter of authorization must be submitted.
Fees
The payment of fees can be made in cash or paid to any Bank of Ceylon branch to be credited to Account No. 7041650 of the Registrar General. The bank receipt must be attached and sent.
Obtaining an extract, copies of extracts, or extracts related to a specific land.
- Normal service fee for one extract - Rs. 120.00
- Expedited service fee for one extract - Rs. 200.000
Inquiries
Inquiries can be made from the relevant Land Registrar. Please refer to the inquiry details. 
