Guidelines for Applications – Ministry of Justice, Cook Islands

Land Court – Occupation Right

By Ministry of Justice Webmaster
January 21, 2026

If you are a person of Cook Islands Maori descent you can apply for an occupation right on a section of land, which will allow you to build and/or plant. […]

Land Court – Succession

By Ministry of Justice Webmaster
January 14, 2026

In order to be listed as a landowner on the Registry of Titles (ROT) for any land in the Cook Islands (except for Pukapuka, Mitiaro, and Mangaia) you must “succeed” […]

Land Court – Lease

By Ministry of Justice Webmaster
January 14, 2026

Whether you are a landowner or not, you may obtain a lease on a section of land in the Cook Islands through this application process (except for Pukapuka, Mitiaro & […]