thōmbu|தோம்பு|තොම්බුව— your land's ownership ledger
Your land records. Digitized. Secured. Watched.
We digitize 30+ years of your land documents, store them in a secure vault, and monitor the registry for notices. Whether you're in Toronto, London, or working in Colombo — you'll know what's happening.
The challenge
Land administration is still physical. Families are not.
Living abroad or working out of town
Notices posted for just 14-30 days
No one with time to check regularly
Thombu bridges the gap.
"Many landowners abroad don't realize that disputes often begin with a quiet notice at the divisional secretariat. By the time word reaches family overseas, the response window has closed. Awareness is the first line of protection."
What we do
Digitize. Secure. Monitor.
Document Digitization
We locate and digitize 30-40 years of your land records — deeds, surveys, tax receipts.
Secure Vault
Your documents are stored securely, accessible anytime, organized and searchable.
Registry Monitoring
We watch the notice boards at your divisional secretariat for any mention of your land.
Human-Reviewed Alerts
When something appears, you get a clear alert with context — not automated noise.
We do not provide legal advice or representation.
Process
How it works
Tell us about your land
Location, deed numbers, any documents you have
We digitize your records
We locate and scan 30-40 years of history
Everything goes into your vault
Secure, organized, accessible anytime
We begin monitoring
Regular checks at the divisional secretariat
You get alerted
Human-reviewed, with context and next steps
Clarity
What Thombu is — and isn't
Thombu is
- A secure vault for your land documents
- A monitoring service for public registry notices
- Human-reviewed alerts with context
- A way to stay informed from anywhere
Thombu is not
- A law firm or legal advisor
- A title insurance provider
- A dispute resolution service
- A replacement for local legal counsel
Who it's for
You're busy. We'll keep watch.
Living abroad
Whether you're in Toronto, London, Sydney, or Dubai — stay connected to your land back home.
Working out of town
Based in Colombo or Kandy but your land is in the village? We've got you covered.
Too busy to check
You have family nearby but no one has time to visit the kacheri regularly.
"When it came to my own family's land in Sri Lanka, I had no idea what was happening. Property disputes drag on for years. If this continues, the next generation of the diaspora will lose interest in maintaining ties to the homeland. That's why I'm backing Thombu."
Pricing
What are you worried about?
Pick what matters to you. No bundles, no pressure — just the services you need.
"Someone fraudulently selling or mortgaging my land"
We digitize your land records, store them securely, and watch divisional secretariat notice boards — alerting you within 24 hours if your land is mentioned.
"Neighbors encroaching on my property"
A professional surveyor maps your boundaries, then we check quarterly with human visits and drone imagery.
"Proving I own my land for court, inheritance, or sale"
We dig through decades of records to document the full ownership history and identify any gaps.
"Missing tax payments or utility bills"
We track due dates and make payments on your behalf — municipal tax, property tax, utilities. All receipts stored in your vault.
"Managing tenants from abroad"
We collect rent from your tenants and remit it to you, with clear monthly statements. All records stored in your vault.
No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.
How it works
Common questions
We work with trusted local partners who visit land registries and divisional secretariats to locate your documents. They scan deeds, surveys, tax receipts, and other records going back 30-40 years, then we organize everything in your secure vault.
Only you. Your vault is private and encrypted. We don't share your documents with anyone — not partners, not other customers, not government offices. You control access completely.
You'll receive a clear alert with the notice details, what it likely means, and suggested next steps. Every alert is reviewed by a human — no automated false alarms. You'll have the information you need to talk to a lawyer or family member.
We're a monitoring and documentation service, not a legal firm. If there's an active dispute, we can help you gather and organize your records, but you'll need a lawyer to represent you. We can suggest trusted legal contacts if needed.
You can export all your documents anytime. If you cancel, monitoring stops but you keep everything we've digitized. Your records are yours.
Yes. Many customers have parcels across multiple areas. Each location requires separate setup and monitoring, but you manage everything from one account.
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"Thombu" — historic land records of Sri Lanka. Continuity, memory, careful record-keeping.