A Refusal to Register an Application for Registration (Form LRA 22) is an official notification issued in Kenya by the Land Registrar when a submitted land instrument or application cannot be registered. This jurisdiction-specific document is prescribed under the Land Registration Act and the Land Registration (General) Regulations, 2017, specifically Rule 35(2). It serves as formal communication to applicants explaining why their registration request has been rejected and provides grounds for the refusal.
This notice is issued by the Land Registrar to applicants, property owners, buyers, sellers, advocates, conveyancers, financial institutions, and other parties who have submitted instruments for registration that fail to meet legal requirements. Common reasons for refusal include incomplete documentation, missing signatures, improper execution, lack of required consents, outstanding fees, defects in title, fraudulent documents, non-compliance with statutory requirements, or conflicting interests on the property.
The form captures essential details including the title number, date of the original application, applicant's full name, identification or company registration number, and description of the instrument(s) that were presented for registration. The critical section provides space for the Land Registrar to specify the exact grounds for refusing registration, giving the applicant clear information on what needs to be corrected or addressed.
The notice is signed by the Land Registrar with their name, signature, and date, making it an official administrative decision. Upon receiving this refusal notice, applicants can rectify the identified deficiencies and resubmit their application, or exercise their right to appeal the decision through appropriate legal channels within Kenya's land registration framework.