The Rectification of Boundaries and Area Correction service enables landowners to request adjustments to their property boundaries and area measurements. Once the lands are rectified, new e-titles are produced. This service is provided by the National Land Authority (NLA).
The processing time is 25 working days, and the service is free of charge.
Prerequisites:
Applicants should have an Irembo account to apply for this service. Click here to find out how to create an account on IremboGov.
Applicants should have a Rwandan National ID number and passports for foreigners or an NPR application number.
Rwandans and foreigners should have the land’s Unique Parcel Identifier (UPI).
Applicants should have a valid phone number, email address, or both.
Follow these simple steps to apply for Rectification of Boundaries and Area Correction:
Visit www.irembo.gov.rw and click on login to start applying for this service.
Under Land services, click on Rectification of Boundaries and Area Correction.
Click on Apply.
Fill in the land owner's and land parcel's essential information (National ID, Passport, NPR application Number). Then, enter UPI and the reason for the request.
Note: When this affects others, the applicant clicks “Add affected Neighboring parcel,” and a new tab will appear.
Enter the requested information as prompted.
Select the surveyor details and click on Next to proceed.
Verify that the information is true, enter a phone number and/or email address, check the verification box, and click Submit.
An application number( B2….) will be generated to follow up on the application status.
NOTE:
Once you have submitted your application via IremboGov, you will receive a notification through SMS or email regarding your land surveyor appointment. After the land surveyor completes the evaluation and generates a report, it will be uploaded, and your application will be submitted to the NLA.
Upon parcel rectification, the land owner(s) of the affected parcel(s) will receive a notification message and can download their new E-land title(s) on NLA portal.