19/07/2026
I HAVE A HOUSE IN MY NAME, BUT I WANT TO ADD MY SPOUSE/CHILDREN TO THE TITLE. HOW DO I DO IT?
A common question we receive from property owners is:
"I bought this property in my name, but now I want my spouse, children, or another family member to also become owners. What is the process?"
The answer is not simply changing the name on the title deed. The law requires a proper transfer of ownership rights through a legal document known as a Deed of Moiety.
So, what is a Moiety?
A moiety simply means a share or portion of something.
In property transactions, a **Deed of Moiety** allows a person who already owns property to transfer a portion of their ownership rights so that they can own the property together with another person.
For example:
🏠 Adding your spouse
A property is registered in the name of Mr. Banda.
Mr. Banda wants the property to be owned by both himself and his wife.
The Deed of Moiety allows the transfer from:
Mr. Banda alone → Mr. Banda and Mrs. Banda as joint owners.
🏠 Adding children or siblings
A parent may wish to include their children as co-owners of a property, or siblings may wish to hold property together.
The Deed of Moiety makes this change legally recognised.
What happens in the Deed of Moiety?
The deed identifies:
✅ The current owner transferring the interest (the Donor)
✅ The persons becoming co-owners (the Donees)
✅ The property being transferred
✅ How the property will be held after the transfer
The deed is then signed, witnessed, and submitted for registration.
Documents usually required:
📌 Original Certificate of Title
📌 NRCs of the parties involved
📌 Certificate of Incorporation (where a company is involved)
📌 Deed of Moiety
The process is expected to take approximately **30 days**, provided that all requirements are met and the documents are properly prepared.
A title deed represents valuable rights. Before adding another person to your property, it is important to understand the legal consequences of joint ownership.
At BTB Conveyance, we assist property owners with title transfers, conveyancing processes, and registration of property transactions.
📩 Contact us for assistance with your property transaction.