REGISTRATION AND

LICENSING
CONDOMINIUMS
(2D.2)

DR. ANA LIZA “PINKY” ASIS-CASTRO, REC, REB

HANDBOOK OF COMPILED KNOWLEDGE FOR
CONDOMINIUM CONCEPT AND OTHER SPECIALIZED DEVELOPMENT

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Table of Contents

1. REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF CONDOMINIUM PROJECT ...................... 2

1.1. Application for Registration ................................................................................ 2
1.2. Application for License to Sell ............................................................................ 3
REFERENCES ................................................................................................................ 4
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1. REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF CONDOMINIUM PROJECT

1.1. Application for Registration

(DHSUD, RIRR PD 957, 2009, pp. 42-45, Section 7)

1.1.1. Sworn Registration Statement

1.1.2. Certified True Copy of Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) or Original
Certificate of Title (OCT) duly stamped with original marking
“CERTIFIED TRUE COPY” by the proper Register of Deeds and bearing
its seal or security marker.

a. When a project covers more than 20 individual titles without the

required marks described above, the following shall be required:
a.1 Photocopy of TCTs
a.2 Certification from the register of deeds
a.2.1 TCT or OCT numbers;
a.2.2 Name of all registered owner(s) and their sharing, if any;
a.2.3 Area covered by each title;
a.2.4 Number of OCT or TCT from which the title is derived;
a.2.5 Statement of uncancelled liens and encumbrances, if
any;
a.2.6 Lot and block numbers as well as PSD/PSU/PCS
number, etc.

b. When certified true copy of the TCT was issued more than one
month prior to application for Certificate of Registration (CR),
affidavit of the owner that the property is free from liens and
encumbrances.

When the applicant is not the owner, deed from the registered
owner showing clearly the authority of the applicant to the
property e.g. its development and sale of individual lots or units;
to sign and receive documents; and, other relevant authority

In case condominium project or portion thereof is mortgaged,

affidavit of undertaking to submit title; certification from the
mortgagee regarding outstanding balance of loan and
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Module 2: Registration and Licensing Condominiums (2e)

amortization schedule; mortgage of contract; and, affidavit of

undertaking of mortgagor.

1.1.3. Duly audited balance sheet

1.1.4. Articles of Incorporation
1.1.5. Brochure, advertisement, etc.
1.1.6. Sample Contract to Sell
1.1.7. Certified true copy of Environmental Compliance Certificate
1.1.8. Zoning Certificate from HLURB Regional Office
1.1.9. Certified true copy of DAR conversion order
1.1.10. Electrical plan certified by licensed professional electrical engineer
1.1.11. Permit to operate a deepwell.

Additional requirements for Condominium Projects

1.1.12. Master Deed with Declaration of Registration and Declaration of
Restrictions evidenced by the proper annotation in the title(s) and the
certified true copy of such title(s) from the Register of Deeds.
1.1.13. Building Permit

1.2. Application for License to Sell

(DHSUD, RIRR PD 957, 2009, pp. 46, Section 8)

1.2.1. Program of development signed by licensed engineer or architect

indicating work activities, duration, and costing.
1.2.2. Affidavit of undertaking to perform he following:
a. Segregation of the individual titles
b. Submission of proof that units have been issued
c. Submission of Certified True Copy of titles of the common areas
1.2.3. Duly accomplished and notarized fact sheet
1.2.4. Proof showing required minimum level of development before
issuance of license to sell. For condominium projects – excavation
per approved plan/excavation permit
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Handbook of compiled knowledge for Condominium Concept and Other Specialized Development
Module 2: Registration and Licensing Condominiums (2e)

REFERENCES

DHSUD, RIRR PD 957. (2009). Department of Human Settlements and Urban

Development. Retrieved from Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations PD
957: https://dhsud.gov.ph/wp-
content/uploads/Laws_Issuances/02_IRR/IRRPD957.pdf