Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs

Registration of Physical Planners

Overview

The Town and Country Planning Act of 2013,under past II 4(2) stipulates the function of Director of Town and Country Planning as to keep a register of persons registered to practice as physical planners in Botswana.

Who is eligible?

All individuals who have successfully attained a qualification within the discipline of planning.

How do I get this service?
  • Complete, and submit the application form to register as a physical planner
  • Pay the registration fee 
  • The Planner’s registration will process the application and register the planner based on whether the application fully satisfies all requirements requested
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of identity document or passport
  • Certified copy ( ies) of relevant academic certificate (s) from recognized academic planning institution (s)
  • Curriculum Vitae (cv)
  • Affiliation with a local planning institute
How long will this service take?

2 months

Where can I obtain this service?

For more information please contact the two DTCP offices available below. Opening hours are from 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays:

 

Department of Town and Country Planning (Head Quarters)

Private Bag 0042

Gaborone, Botswana

Tell: (+267) 3630700

Fax: (+267) 3956015

 

Department of Town and Country Planning (Regional Office)

Private Bag 16

Francistown, Botswana

Tell: (+267) 2412966

Fax: (+267) 2415817

Theme for this service
Industry, Trade & Investment
How much does it cost?

Registration costs BWP100.00

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs

Spatial Planning Data

Overview

Spatial plans are a set of documents that indicate a strategic direction for the development of a given geographic area. It outlines the policies, priorities, programmes and land allocations that will guide the strategic direction and influence the distribution of people and activities in spaces of various scales. These plans are carried out at national, regional and local levels.

Who is eligible?

Sectoral departments, general public, local authorities.

How do I get this service?

Paying a visit to the Department of Town and Country Planning.

What supporting documents are required?
  • GPO if you from a government department
  • No supporting documents for general public
How long will this service take?

One (1) Day

Theme for this service
Land management
How much does it cost?

Regional Development Plans   BWP350

Local Plans                               BWP350

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs

Cancellation of a Mortgage Bond

Overview

The holder of a title deed to a property which has been mortgaged may cancel registration of such a bond.

Who is eligible?

Any registered holder of a title deed over a property ​​may cancel a registration of a mortgage bond.

How do I get this service?

Through the assistance of a Conveyancer (an attorney admitted as a conveyancer by courts of law).

What supporting documents are required?
  • A registered mortgage bond to be cancelled
  • Title deed of the property
  • Consent (of the bond holder) to cancellation of the bond prepared by conveyancer (an attorney admitted as a conveyancer by courts of law)
  • A resolution by the lender of the mortgage bond, where necessary
  • Submissions are accepted from 07:30 to 11:00 each day at the deeds office
  • Consent to cancellation prepared by conveyancer (an attorney admitted as a conveyancer by courts of law) of the execution of registration or cancellation of property to mortgage bond
  • A resolution where necessary
How long will this service take?

If all documents are submitted at the time of registration, the process should take approximately five working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

For more information please contact the two deeds offices available below. Opening hours are from 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.​​​​

For properties south of Dibete, including the districts of Ghanzi and Kgalagadi:
Deeds Registry Gaborone
Government Enclave
Attorney General's Chamber
Ground and First Floor
Private Bag 0020
Gabarone 
Botswana


For properties north of and in Dibete (Dibete included):
Deeds Registry Francistown
plot 252, Old BGI Building
Private Bag F283
Francistown
Botswana
 

Theme for this service
Land management
How much does it cost?

Conveyancer’s fees or other costs may apply.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs

Borehole Registration

Overview

This service provides a unique official borehole identification number to both government and privately-drilled boreholes. This number links the borehole with its completion report, the Borehole Completion Certificate (Form G.S. 184), that is stored in the National Borehole Archive (database). The Borehole Completion Certificate is a physical description of how the borehole was drilled and constructed and also includes information such as ownership, location, lithology, water strike, yield and water quality.

Who is eligible?

All citizens and businesses that own boreholes qualify for this service. 

How do I get this service?
  • Both the driller and the owner or representative of the borehole must come for registration of the borehole.
  • The driller accurately fills in borehole information as per the requirements of the Borehole Completion Certificate, Form G.S. 184 (available at the office mentioned below)
    1. Name and address of applicant (borehole owner details)
    2. Borehole location in latitude and longitude coordinates obtained using a GPS instrument (in either degrees, minutes, seconds or degrees and decimal minutes)
    3. Drilling period
    4. Drilling, casing and screen installation information
    5. Lithological information and drilling soil and rock chip samples
    6. ​A neat sketch map showing the exact location of the borehole with reference to prominent features such as the nearest village, town, hill, or river in kilometres and direction should be made at the back of the certificate
    7. Signing of the chip samples submission section of the form
    8. ​Water strike, yield and water samples and quality information
  • ​Customer submits chip samples a​​nd G.S. 184 form
  • Allocate the customer a borehole number and fill it into the Borehole Completion Certificate, Form G.S. 184
  • Borehole owner and driller get the original and a copy of Borehole Completion Certificate (white and pink copies respectively)
What supporting documents are required?

The customer must provide a completely filled certificate (Form G.S. 184) with chip and soil samples as attachments.

How long will this service take?

This process takes one day.

Where can I obtain this service?

The Director
Water Department of Water and Sanitation 
Ground Water Division, Borehole Registry
Block B, 2nd Floor, Office 215
Plot 2509, Old Lobatse Road
Private Bag 0029
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3607100
Fax. (+267) 3903508
Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.​

Theme for this service
Land management
How much does it cost?

There are no fees associated with this service. 

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs

Boat Registration

Overview

All boats imported and used in Botswana must be registered with the Government of Botswana, much like a motor vehicle. The service entails the following:

  • Issuing registration certificates to all boats in Botswana.
  • Issuing import permits to boats entering Botswana.
  • Issuing inter-zonal permits to boats moving between zones. Zones are demarcated surface water bodies or rivers. Botswana is divided into six zones: Chobe, Okavango, Marico, Limpopo, Kwando Linyanti and Nata.
  • Performing boat inspections and spraying.
Who is eligible?

All citizens, non-citizens and businesses who hold a Boat Ownership Certificate and own a boat can apply for this service.

How do I get this service?
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of Omang card for citizens
  • Certified copy of passports for non-citizens
  • Boat Ownership Certificate
How long will this service take?

This process takes one day to complete.

Where can I obtain this service?

For more information, please contact any of the offices listed below 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays:

Gaborone Department of Water and Sanitation  (Headquarters)
Block B, Old Lobatse Road
Plot 2509, Water Quality and Conservation, Ground Floor, Office G04
Private Bag 0029
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3607100
Fax. (+267) 3903508
 

Mahalapye Department of Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
Xhosa 2 Ward
P.O. Box 30
Mahalapye
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 4710251      
Fax. (+267) 4711729
 

Jwaneng  Department of Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
RAC Office Block, Plot 385, Marakanelo Street, Unit 2
Private Bag 002
Jwaneng
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 5880396 
Fax. (+267) 5881225  
 

Serowe  Department of Water and Sanitation Regional Office
Private Bag 005
Dinokwane Ward
Serowe
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 4633403
Fax. (+267) 4600273               
 

Francistown  Department of Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
Plot 252/2567, Od BGI Building
Private Bag F181
Francistown
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 2413117
Fax. (+257) 2413449          

Gumare Department of Water and Sanitation   Regional Office
Bothatogo Ward
P.O. Box 131
Gumare
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6874029
Fax: (+267) 6874976               
​

Maun Department of Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
Along Sir Seretse Khama Road
Private Bag 002
Maun
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6860452
Fax. (+267) 6860372     
 

Kasane Department of Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
Plot 90026, President Avenue Street, Newtown
P.O. Box 26
Kasane
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6250323
Fax. (+267) 6250377         
 

Ghanzi  Department of Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
Plot 1301, Bosele Ward
Private Bag 0025
Ghanzi
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6596226
Fax. (+267) 6597583                
 

Tsabong Department of Water and Sanitation  ​Regional Office
Ikageng Ward
Private Bag 0029
Tsabong
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6​540216
Fax: (+267) 6540636

 

 

Related Forms
APPLICATION FOR BOAT REGISTRATION FORM (106.89 KB)
APPLICATION FOR BOAT REGISTRATION AND IMPORT PERMIT FORM (110.95 KB)
Theme for this service
Tourism
How much does it cost?
  • Boat Import Permit: BWP44.00
  • Boat registration: BWP44.00
  • Inter-zonal Movement Permit: BWP44.00
  • Boat Inspection and Spraying: BWP44.00
  • Issue of duplicate certificate of registration: BWP2.00
Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs

Water Rights Application

Overview

Procedure for permission to draw water from boreholes,wells,dams,lakes and rivers.

Who is eligible?

All citizens, residents and businesses are eligible to apply for this service.

How do I get this service?
  • Complete either of the following forms: APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF EXITING RIGHT, APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF WATER RIGHT, APPLICATION FOR CREATION OF SERVITUDE FORM, NOTIFICATION OF ACQUISITION OF RIGHT BY AGREEMENT FORM.
  • Submit the completed forms to the Department of Water and Sanitation office (address provided below) together with a copy of the Customary Land Grant Certificate, Lease Agreement or the Title Deed. In the case of land owned by the state, attach the letter of authority to use the land from the Director of Lands.
  • Attach approved application for and grant of field/project water point in case of private boreholes (a permission to drill).
  • Attach borehole completion certificate (to check and verify ownership)
  • Attach a sketch map including point of abstraction (coordinates) for river draw-offs
  • Applications are charged at P60.00 as cost recovery measure as per Presidential Directive Cab 2/2004
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of valid national identity card (Omang) for citizens
  • Certified copy of passports for non-citizens
  • Customary Land Grant Certificate or Title Deed
  • Letter of authority from the Director of Lands confirming that the applicant has surface rights where the borehole is located
How long will this service take?

Once all of the necessary documents are submitted, this process takes 90 days to complete.

Where can I obtain this service?

For more information, please contact any of the offices listed below, 7:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Department of Water and Sanitation  (Headquarters)
Plot 2509, Block B Ground Floor, Office G04
Old Lobatse Road
Private Bag 0029
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 360 7100
Fax. (+267) 390 3508

Mahalapye  Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
Xhosa 2 ward
P.O Box 30
Mahalapye
Botswana      
Tel. (+267) 4710251
Fax. (+267) 4711729

Jwaneng Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
RAC Office Block, Plot 385, Marakanelo street, unit 2
Private Bag 002,
Jwaneng
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 5880396
Fax. (+267) 5881225 
 
Serowe  Water and Sanitation Services Regional Office
Dinokwane ward 
Private Bag 005
Serowe
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 4633403
Fax. (+267) 4600273               
 
Francistown Water Water and Sanitation  Regional Office

Plot 252/2567, Od BGI Building
Private Bag F181
Francistown
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 2413117
Fax. (+267) 2413449          
 
Gumare  Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
Bothatogo ward
P.O Box 131
Gumare
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6874029
Fax. (+267) 6874976               

                                
Maun Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
Along Sir Seretse Khama Rd
Private Bag 002 
Maun
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6860452
Fax. (+267) 6860372     
 
Kasane Water and Sanitation  Regional Office   

Plot 90026, President Avenue Street, Newtown
P.O.Box 26
Kasane
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6250323
Fax. (+267) 6250377         
 

Ghanzi  Water and Sanitation  Regional Office
Plot 1301, Bosele ward
Private Bag 0025 
Ghanzi
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6596226
Fax. (+267) 6597583                 
​

Tsabong Water and Sanitation Regional Office
Ikageng Ward ​
Private Bag 0029
Tsabong
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 6540216​
Fax. (+267) 6540636

Related Forms
APPLICATION FOR CREATION OF SERVITUDE FORM.pdf (280 KB)
APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF WATER RIGHT.pdf (279.54 KB)
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF EXIXTING RIGHT.pdf (280.37 KB)
BOREHOLE-WELL DETAILS FORM.pdf (102.83 KB)
DAM DETAILS FORM.pdf (100.54 KB)
NOTIFICATION OF ACQUISITION OF RIGHT BY AGREEMENT FORM.pdf (267.27 KB)
RIVER DRAW – OFF DETAILS FORM.pdf (101.01 KB)
Theme for this service
Environmental Management
How much does it cost?

The processing of the application costs BWP60.00

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs
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