Nigeria Land Information System (LIRS) API
Maps & Geocoding · Real Estate
The Nigeria Land Information System (LIRS) is the official land registry and property information system operated by Lagos State government in Nigeria. It serves as the authoritative source for land title records, Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) verification, ownership documentation, and property transaction history for all land in Lagos State Nigeria's most economically significant and most expensive real estate market.
Nigeria Land Information System (LIRS) API Highlights
Nigeria Land Information System (LIRS) API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.
Government portal login. API access requires formal request to Lagos State.
Government portal not a commercial API. Access through official channels.
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
AWSNigeria Land Information System (LIRS) API is best for:
Nigerian real estate professionals, lawyers, and developers needing to verify land ownership, title documents, and property records in Lagos State through the official Lagos Internal Revenue Service land registry.
- Government service fees apply
- Land search and verification fees are NGN-denominated
- Contact LIRS Lagos for current fee schedule
Nigeria Land Information System (LIRS) API Core Features & Capabilities
Features Included
Not Supported
Required Access Documents for Nigeria Land Information System (LIRS) API
- Nigerian National ID or BVNRequiredAccess to LIRS records requires identity verification. Formal land search requests require applicant identification documents. Professional agents (lawyers, surveyors) typically submit on behalf of clients.
- Property DetailsRequiredFile number, plot number, or CofO number required to search specific property records. Without these identifiers, broad searches are not supported.
Different Nigeria Land Information System (LIRS) API use cases
- Pre-Purchase Land Verification in Lagos:Use LIRS to verify land ownership and title before purchasing property in Lagos State confirming that the Certificate of Occupancy is genuine, the seller is the registered owner, and the land is not encumbered by existing liens or disputes.
- Property Due Diligence for Nigerian Fintech Lending:Use LIRS land records to conduct due diligence on property offered as collateral for real estate-backed loans in Lagos verifying the CofO is valid, checking for existing charges or encumbrances before approving loan disbursement.
- Automated Title Verification for Nigerian PropTech:Integrate LIRS verification into a Nigerian real estate platform's listing verification workflow requiring sellers to confirm title details before listings go live, reducing fraudulent listings and building buyer trust.
- Legal Due Diligence for Property Transactions:Use LIRS as part of a property lawyer's standard due diligence process for Lagos real estate transactions verifying all title documents through the official government registry before advising clients to proceed with purchase.