Green Card
An older-style land ownership certificate used in Kenya, typically issued for agricultural land outside major urban centres.
Also known as: Green Title, Old Title
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A green card is an older format of land title certificate commonly issued for agricultural land in Kenya, particularly in areas that were formerly part of the White Highlands or scheduled areas. The name comes from the green-coloured card on which the ownership details were printed.
Current Status
- Green cards are still legally valid as proof of ownership
- The government has been converting green cards to new-format title deeds
- When buying land with a green card, verify that the details match the Land Registry records
- Some green cards contain outdated information that does not reflect subdivisions or transfers
If a seller presents a green card, conduct an official search to confirm the current ownership status and check whether the parcel has been subdivided or re-numbered.
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