Registrar General’s Department (RGD)

Ministry of Land and Legal Affairs

The Surveys and Mapping Division is the national authority responsible for providing, storing, and maintaining geographical data, land-related information, and aerial and hydrographic data for the Government, Private Sector, and the General Public. The Surveys and Mapping Division operates under the Ministry of Land and Legal Affairs. Our core mandate is to manage the nation’s spatial data infrastructure, ensuring that high-quality geodetic, cadastral, and topographic information is available to support the development of Trinidad and Tobago.

Surveys and Mapping Division

Ministry of Land and Legal Affairs

Attached is the List (TTLS, LS and Companies) approved by the Land Survey Board for 2026

Our History

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) is the official source for all vital events occurring in Trinidad and Tobago. As the sole custodian of the nation’s civil, land, and commercial records, we provide essential registration and certification services to citizens and stakeholders locally and internationally.

Our Registries

The Division’s roots date back to the appointment of the Crown Surveyor, followed by the first Surveyor General in 1922. Over time, the role evolved into the Director of Surveys and Sub-Intendant of Crown Lands.

In 1959, the Public Service re-organization began the process of separating Land and Survey functions. While the post of Commissioner of Lands was legally established in 1980, it wasn’t until 1988—following recommendations from the Ministry of Planning and Mobilization—that the Division was officially restructured into two distinct entities: Surveys and Mapping Division and Commissioner of State Lands.

Civil Registry

Responsible for the registration and recording of life events, as well as the issuance of certified copies of vital records.

  • Births, Marriages, and Deaths
  • Adoptions
  • Muslim Divorces
Polymer Certificates: High-security issuance for births, deaths, marriages, and adoptions.

Land Registry

The sole custodian of all land records and instruments in Trinidad and Tobago.

  • Registration and Recording: Managing documents for Common Law and the Real Property Act (RPA).
  • PBRS Search Facility: Electronic searching of Deeds, Mortgages, Caveats, and Certificates of Title.
  • Certified Copies: Enhanced security with QR code verification.

Companies Registry

Providing oversight and registration services for the business community in adherence to international standards.

  • Entity Registration: Maintenance of Companies, Businesses, NPOs, and Trusts.
  • Compliance: Supervising compliance and conducting on-site inspections.
  • CROS: Digital platform for identity registration, signatures, and filing.

Tobago Sub-Office Updates

We are committed to improving service delivery at our Tobago location through:

  • Increased staffing and improved communication channels.
  • Significant infrastructure and service upgrades scheduled for 2025.

Key Stakeholders

Working in partnership to maintain data integrity:

Ministry of Health Immigration Division Elections and Boundaries National Insurance Board