QuestionsQuestions (LRA Circular No. 19-2014)
It provides implementing guidelines for the automatic voiding of unpaid transactions entered into the Primary Entry Books of the Registry of Deeds when the assessed fees are not paid within the prescribed period.
The circular cites LRA’s mandate to preserve the integrity of the land registration process, protect the sanctity of Torrens titles, and act as the central repository of land records, including records affecting registered and unregistered lands and chattel mortgages.
It is LRA’s project to maintain online title information that is current, complete, and accurate; secure records against tampering or destruction; deter questionable data insertion; move to more paperless systems; and improve reliability of land registration procedures. The circular supports these goals by ensuring timely payment and system integrity.
Entries made into the Primary Entry Books (Electronic Primary Entry Books using the computerized system) where assessed fees were not paid within five (5) business days were considered null and void.
It changes the deadline from five (5) business days (under Circular No. 05-2011) to ten (10) calendar days.
The entry is considered a null and void entry.
Entries made into the Primary Entry Books of the Registries of Deeds—specifically the Electronic Primary Entry Books for Registries of Deeds using the computerized system.
Because regular local holidays and declared holidays vary among locations, affecting what counts as “business days.” The circular therefore adopts a uniform measure: ten (10) calendar days.
Yes. It recognizes that differences in working days due to holidays create inconsistencies, prompting the amendment to a calendar-day reckoning.
It means the entry has no legal effect and should be treated as having never been validly made due to non-payment within the required time.
It takes effect immediately upon issuance/coverage, as stated in the circular.
It is signed by Eulalio C. Diaz III, Administrator of the Land Registration Authority.
It highlights that LRA must maintain system integrity so that title records remain trustworthy; voiding unpaid entries prevents questionable or non-final registration actions from affecting title integrity.
No. The circular requires payment within ten (10) calendar days; payment on Day 9 is within the period.
Yes. Payment beyond ten (10) calendar days falls outside the grace period, so the entry would be null and void.
Under Circular No. 05-2011, the entry would be void if payment was not made within five business days, so the outcome could differ depending on local holidays and the computation of business days.
The text specifies application to Electronic Primary Entry Books for Registries of Deeds using the computerized system, so it is directed at electronic entries rather than non-electronic records.