Buying a house for sale in the Philippines? Here’s what your TCT or Transfer Certificate of Title should contain:

• TCT Serial No.
• TCT Number
• Page and Book number
• Location of the Property (lot block and survey no)
• Technical Description
• Tie Line
• Reference Points
• Name & Address of Registered Owner
• Original Registration of OCT
• Place, Date & Time of Last Registration
• Name & Signature of Register of Deeds
• Encumbrances annotated at the back of the title such as:
  • Subdivision Restrictions
  • Right of Way
  • Mortgage and other liens (loans, mechanics, tax)
  • Lis pendens(property is under litigation)
  • Writ of attachment & execution
  • lease contract, contract to sell

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