Site Feedback

Title 25

Displaying title 25, up to date as of 10/02/2026. Title 25 was last amended 12/01/2025.
New Finding Aids are now available on eCFR.gov. The Parallel Table of Authorities, Subject Index, and Agency-prepared Indexes are now online! Learn more
eCFR Content

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the official legal print publication containing the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) is a continuously updated online version of the CFR. It is not an official legal edition of the CFR.

Learn more about the eCFR, its status, and the editorial process.

Subpart B—Record of Title to Indian Land

§ 150.101 What is the purpose of the record of title?

The record of title provides the BIA with a record of title documents to Indian land and provides constructive notice that the title documents exist.

§ 150.102 Who maintains the record of title?

The LTRO is designated as the office responsible for maintaining the record of title.

§ 150.103 What services does the LTRO perform to maintain the record of title?

The LTRO is responsible for performing the following services to maintain the record of title:

(a) Recording title documents submitted by an Agency, Region, or OHA;

(b) Providing certified copies of the title documents in the record of title in accordance with applicable law;

(c) Examining the record of title and certifying the findings of title examinations;

(d) Providing certified and uncertified Title Status Reports;

(e) Preparing, maintaining, and providing land status maps;

(f) Providing and certifying probate inventory reports; and

(g) Providing other services and reports based upon the information in the record of title.

§ 150.104 How does the LTRO maintain the record of title?

The LTRO maintains the record of title electronically. However, certain title documents may exist only as physical copies and not electronically.

§ 150.105 Are certain LTRO offices responsible for certain geographic areas?

Staff at each LTRO office will have primary responsibility to maintain the record of title for Indian land under that LTRO office's assigned geographic area, based on BIA Region, Tribal reservation, or otherwise, as prescribed by BIA through internal procedures. BIA will keep an updated list of each LTRO office's assigned geographic area of responsibility on www.bia.gov/bia/ots/dltr. LTRO offices operated by BIA (as opposed to a Tribe acting on behalf of the Secretary) may assist in maintaining the record of title for Indian land not under their assigned geographic area as needed.