An Application by an Interested Person to Ascertain and Fix Land Boundaries (Form LRA 23) is an official document used in Kenya to request the Land Registrar to determine and establish the correct boundaries of a property. This jurisdiction-specific form is prescribed under the Land Registration Act and the Land Registration (General) Regulations, 2017, specifically Rules 40(1) and 41(1). It provides a formal mechanism for resolving boundary disputes or clarifying unclear property lines through official survey and demarcation.
This form is intended for registered property owners, adjacent landowners, interested parties, surveyors, land administrators, neighbors experiencing boundary disputes, and their legal representatives who need official determination of property boundaries. It is particularly useful when boundaries are unclear, disputed, encroached upon, or when markers have been destroyed or moved. The application can be filed by the registered proprietor or any interested party affected by boundary uncertainties.
The form requires the title number of the property in question, date of application, full name of the applicant or interested party, names of registered proprietors of adjoining land, and an address within Kenya for service of notice. This ensures that all affected parties are properly notified and can participate in the boundary determination process. The applicant must provide identification details, PIN number, and a colored photograph.
The application must be executed before a certifying officer who verifies the applicant's identity and confirms voluntary execution through a Certificate of Verification. Once submitted to the Land Registrar with the required fees, the application triggers an official boundary survey process involving licensed surveyors who will ascertain and fix the correct boundaries, helping to resolve disputes and establish clear property demarcations within Kenya's land registration system.