Before you hand over ₦5 Million for that discounted plot, check these three papers. Here is the exact checklist our legal team uses to verify a Registered Survey.
Every year, thousands of Nigerians lose millions to land fraud — not because they were careless, but because the documents looked convincing. Lagos, in particular, has become a hotbed for sophisticated title manipulation. The question is not whether you will encounter fake documents; it is whether you will recognize them when you do.
Document 1: The Fabricated Registered Survey. A legitimate survey plan carries a unique number registered with the Office of the Surveyor General. Fraudsters duplicate existing survey numbers, alter boundaries, and present them as original. Your first line of defense is independent verification at the Surveyor General's office — never rely on the seller's copy alone.
Document 2: The Forged Certificate of Occupancy (C of O). A genuine C of O is issued by the State Governor and recorded in the land registry. The forgery market has become so advanced that fake C of Os carry authentic-looking stamps, signatures, and paper quality. Always conduct a search at the Land Registry to confirm the document's authenticity.
Document 3: The Fake Deed of Assignment. This is the most common tool for double-selling. A seller creates multiple deeds of assignment for the same parcel of land, selling it to several buyers before disappearing. Insist on conducting a search to confirm that no prior sale exists, and ensure the deed is stamped and registered at the Land Registry.
At Dynasquare, every single property undergoes our proprietary "If Na My House" verification protocol. We don't cut corners because your family's legacy depends on it. If the documentation doesn't pass our seven-point legal checklist, the property doesn't make it to our platform — period.
The takeaway: Never buy land based on urgency, charm, or a "too good to miss" price tag. Buy based on verified documentation. Your money should never move faster than your lawyer.