#Level4Lockdown: Deeds offices to reopen this week
Deeds offices across the country will as of Wednesday, 13 May, reopen their doors under strict guidelines. The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development announced the reopening in a statement earlier this week.
In addition, the Office of the Chief Registrar will load all notices for applications for copies of lost deeds on DeedsWeb for public inspection. Information will be available for the public on DeedsWeb and via emails.
The Chief Registrar of Deeds has issued a notice that no deeds trading account debt will incur any interest during the lockdown.
Level 4 lockdown regulations require that the department puts in place the necessary health measures to ensure smooth running of the offices.
Deeds registration, has been identified as an essential service, according to Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown regulations, as of 1 May 2020.
Source: bizcommunity.com