deed of sale and purchase
Also called: AJB
A PPAT deed recording the sale and purchase of land as the basis for name transfer.
What it means
A deed of sale and purchase is an official document made by a land deed official to record a sale and purchase transaction of land or buildings. This deed contains the identities of the seller and buyer, the object, the price, and the terms of the transaction. The deed of sale and purchase serves as the basis for the name transfer process at the land office.
Why it matters for families
A deed of sale and purchase protects both parties from disputes because its contents are clear and recorded. Without an official deed, the transaction rests only on a verbal agreement that is hard to prove. Families need to ensure the deed is made by an authorized official so it is not legally void.
Example
For example, a married couple buys land for Rp300 million and uses only a receipt as proof. When they want to transfer the name, the land office refuses because there is no official deed of sale and purchase. They must repeat the process and pay extra costs.
Common misunderstanding
There is an assumption that a payment receipt is enough as proof of ownership. In fact, the transfer of land rights requires an official deed made by an authorized official.