07/11/2025
Requirements for the Appraisal of Land Declared for the First Time
For Untitled Property:
1. A survey plan prepared by a duly licensed Geodetic Engineer duly approved by the Land Management Bureau (LMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR);
2. A certification from the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), stating among others, that the land is within the alienable and disposable area;
3. An affidavit of ownership and/or Sworn Statement declaring the Market Value of Real Property filed by the owner/administrator; Affidavit that the applicant is in long, continuous and notorious possession of the property.
4. A certification from the barangay captain that the declarant is the present possessor and occupant of the land and the certification of the adjoining owners duly sworn to by the barangay captain and/or the municipal mayor;
5. An ocular inspection/investigation report by the assessor or his authorized representative;
In cases of newly discovered lands wherein the possessor/occupant whose rights can not be established, the foregoing requirements under (1) to (5) hereof, shall likewise apply;
In case of lands of the public domain occupied and possessed by National Cultural Communities prior to July 4, 1955, a certification from National Commission for Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) shall be submitted.
In case of an untitled property being claimed by two or more persons whether natural or juridical a tax declaration shall be issued for each claimants.
Source: Manual on Real Propery Appraisal and Assessment Operations | January 2006
