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DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:
This Deed of Absolute Sale is made and executed at [CITY/MUNICIPALITY], Philippines, this [DAY] day of [MONTH] 2026, by and between:
[FULL NAME OF VENDOR], of legal age, [CIVIL STATUS], [CITIZENSHIP], with residence and postal address at [ADDRESS], [married to [FULL NAME OF SPOUSE]], (the "VENDOR");
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[FULL NAME OF VENDEE], of legal age, [CIVIL STATUS], [CITIZENSHIP], with residence and postal address at [ADDRESS], [married to [FULL NAME OF SPOUSE]], (the "VENDEE").
WITNESSETH: That —
1. The VENDOR is the registered owner of a parcel of land [TOGETHER WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON] (the "Property") covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. [TCT NUMBER] of the Registry of Deeds of [CITY/PROVINCE], more particularly described as follows:
"[COPY THE TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON THE TITLE — e.g., A parcel of land (Lot [NUMBER], Block [NUMBER] of the subdivision plan [PLAN NUMBER]), situated in [BARANGAY], [CITY/MUNICIPALITY], [PROVINCE], bounded on the ... ; containing an area of [AREA] square meters, more or less.]"
The Property is declared for taxation under Tax Declaration No. [TD NUMBER] (land) [and No. [TD NUMBER] (improvements)], with an assessed value of PHP [AMOUNT].
2. For and in consideration of the sum of [AMOUNT IN WORDS] PESOS (PHP [AMOUNT]), Philippine currency, which the VENDOR acknowledges to have received in full from the VENDEE, the VENDOR hereby SELLS, TRANSFERS AND CONVEYS by way of absolute sale to the VENDEE, and the VENDEE’s heirs and assigns, the Property, together with all improvements and rights pertaining to it.
3. The VENDOR warrants that: (a) the VENDOR has good and valid title to the Property; (b) the Property is free from all liens, encumbrances, adverse claims, notices of lis pendens and tenants or occupants [EXCEPT: [STATE ANY]]; (c) real property taxes have been paid up to [YEAR/QUARTER]; and (d) the Property is [NOT AGRICULTURAL LAND COVERED BY AGRARIAN REFORM/COVERED BY DAR CLEARANCE NO. [NUMBER]]. The VENDOR shall defend the VENDEE’s title against any lawful claim, as provided by law.
4. The VENDEE declares that the VENDEE is a citizen of the Philippines [or is otherwise qualified to acquire the Property under the Constitution and applicable laws].
5. Possession of the Property is delivered to the VENDEE [UPON SIGNING OF THIS DEED/ON [DATE]]. Upon signing, the VENDOR shall deliver to the VENDEE the owner’s duplicate copy of the title, the latest tax declaration(s), the real property tax clearance and receipts, and [OTHER DOCUMENTS, e.g., association dues clearance].
6. The taxes and expenses of this sale shall be borne as follows: capital gains tax (or creditable withholding tax, if applicable) by the [VENDOR]; documentary stamp tax by the [VENDEE/VENDOR]; local transfer tax, registration fees and notarial fees by the [VENDEE]; real property taxes up to [DATE] by the VENDOR and thereafter by the VENDEE.
7. The VENDOR shall sign all other documents and do all acts needed to register this sale and transfer the title in the name of the VENDEE.
8. This Deed binds the parties, their heirs, successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Deed on the date and at the place first above written. ______________________________ [FULL NAME OF VENDOR] VENDOR TIN: [TIN] ______________________________ [FULL NAME OF VENDEE] VENDEE TIN: [TIN]
With our marital consent: ______________________________ [FULL NAME OF VENDOR’S SPOUSE] Spouse of the VENDOR TIN: [TIN] ______________________________ [FULL NAME OF VENDEE’S SPOUSE] Spouse of the VENDEE TIN: [TIN]
SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF: ______________________________ [FULL NAME OF WITNESS 1] Witness ______________________________ [FULL NAME OF WITNESS 2] Witness
ACKNOWLEDGMENT REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)CITY/MUNICIPALITY OF [CITY/MUNICIPALITY])S.S.
BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in [CITY/PROVINCE], Philippines, this [DAY] day of [MONTH] 2026, personally appeared the following, each of whom exhibited to me competent evidence of identity bearing his or her photograph and signature: NameCompetent Evidence of Identity (type and number)Date / Place of Issue; Expiry[FULL NAME OF VENDOR][ID TYPE] No. [ID NUMBER][DATE OF ISSUE] / [PLACE]; [EXPIRY][FULL NAME OF VENDOR’S SPOUSE][ID TYPE] No. [ID NUMBER][DATE OF ISSUE] / [PLACE]; [EXPIRY][FULL NAME OF VENDEE][ID TYPE] No. [ID NUMBER][DATE OF ISSUE] / [PLACE]; [EXPIRY][FULL NAME OF VENDEE’S SPOUSE][ID TYPE] No. [ID NUMBER][DATE OF ISSUE] / [PLACE]; [EXPIRY]
known to me, or identified by me through the competent evidence of identity stated above, to be the same persons who signed the foregoing Deed of Absolute Sale in my presence, and who acknowledged to me that they signed it voluntarily for the purposes stated therein and that it is their free and voluntary act and deed. This Deed of Absolute Sale, consisting of [NUMBER] ([NUMBER IN FIGURES]) pages, including the page on which this acknowledgment is written, refers to the sale of the property covered by TCT No. [TCT NUMBER], has been signed by the parties and their instrumental witnesses on the left margin of each and every page and on the signature page. WITNESS MY HAND AND NOTARIAL SEAL on the date and at the place first above written. Doc. No. ______; Page No. ______; Book No. ______; Series of 2026. __________________________________ [FULL NAME OF NOTARY PUBLIC] Notary Public for [CITY/PROVINCE] Notarial Commission No. [NUMBER] Commission valid until December 31, [YEAR] Roll of Attorneys No. [NUMBER] PTR No. [NUMBER]; [DATE]; [PLACE OF ISSUE] IBP No. [NUMBER]; [DATE]; [CHAPTER] MCLE Compliance No. [NUMBER]; [DATE] Office: [OFFICE ADDRESS OF NOTARY]
DRAFTING NOTES FOR THE LAWYER — delete this page before printing
• Basis: Civil Code, Arts. 1458, 1475, 1495–1498 (execution of a public instrument is equivalent to delivery), 1547–1560 (warranties); Art. 1358 (public instrument for acts transferring real rights over immovables); P.D. No. 1529, Secs. 51, 57 and 112 (registration, form of deeds).
• Spousal consent: Family Code, Art. 96 (absolute community) / Art. 124 (conjugal partnership) — disposition without the other spouse’s written consent is void. Exclusive property: state the basis and delete the consent line.
• Taxes: capital gains tax 6% of the higher of price or fair market/zonal value (NIRC Sec. 24(D)); DST (NIRC Sec. 196); local transfer tax (Local Government Code Sec. 135). If the vendor is habitually engaged in real estate business, creditable withholding tax and VAT/percentage tax apply instead. Confirm current BIR filing deadlines (amended by the EOPT Act, R.A. No. 11976) and obtain the eCAR before registration.
• Agricultural land: check CARP/DAR clearance requirements (R.A. No. 6657 as amended) and retention limits. Foreign buyers: Constitution, Art. XII, Sec. 7; condominium units subject to R.A. No. 4726, Sec. 5 (40% foreign ownership limit).
• Verify the title at the Registry of Deeds (certified true copy, annotations) and the tax declaration at the Assessor’s Office before signing.
• Notarial act: acknowledgment; every signatory must appear personally with competent evidence of identity. If a party signs through an attorney-in-fact, attach the SPA (Civil Code Art. 1874).
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