Land Title Verification in Lagos: The Complete Guide

C of O, Governor's Consent, Excision and Gazette — what each document means and how to verify them.

Land title fraud remains the single biggest risk in Lagos real estate. Understanding the document hierarchy is your first line of defence.

A Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) is the strongest title; Governor's Consent is required for any subsequent transfer.

Always confirm Excision and Gazette status for any land outside government acquisition zones.