Where a duplicate certificate of title has been issued and that duplicate it still outstanding, it must be accounted for when documents are submitted by or on behalf of the registered owner of the lands in the title. The district registrar has the authority to dispense with the production of that duplicate title where they are satisfied that the duplicate title has been lost or destroyed. Typically, this proof comes in the form of an affidavit. In order to determine whether a duplicate title is issued, review an up-to-date Status of Title. Box 6, Duplicate Title Information, or Box 4, Title Notes will contain this information.
See section 26(1), The Real Property Act