How to transfer the red book to your own name after divorce?

Divorce is a difficult stage in life, not only because of the emotional issues but also because of the legal issues involved, such as dividing assets. One of the most common issues is transferring ownership of the red book (land use right certificate) to one person after divorce. Here is a detailed guide on how to do this.

The red book is a land use rights certificate, an important legal document confirming land ownership in Vietnam. According to the law, in case of divorce, common property will be divided according to the agreement of both parties or according to the court's decision if there is no consensus.

To transfer the red book to your own name after divorce, you need to prepare the following documents: Divorce certificate, this is a document proving your legal divorce status.

Agreement on division of common property, if both parties have agreed on the division of property. If there is no consensus, the court's decision will be the basis for implementation. Original land use right certificate of the red book to be converted. Related tax and fee documents, including registration fee and personal income tax (if any). When all documents are prepared, carry out the conversion process:

Prepare documents for land use rights conversion: Go to the Land Registration Office of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment where the land is located to get the necessary forms and fill in all the information.

Submit application and pay fees: Submit the application along with the prepared documents to the Land Registration Office. At the same time, you need to pay related fees such as registration fees and other fees.

Document review: The competent authority will review the documents. If the documents are valid, they will update the new owner's information on the system.

Receive a new red book: Once the appraisal process is complete, you will be issued a new red book under your name. The time to complete this procedure can take about 15 working days.

Note that before carrying out the procedure, both parties should discuss and clearly agree on the division of assets to avoid future disputes. In case of complicated procedures, you should seek support from lawyers or legal experts to ensure everything goes smoothly.