registration as owner in the land register

Ownership of a property must be entered in the respective land register of the property.

Detailed description

The land register provides information about the ownership of a property.
If you have bought a property, you are not the new owner until

You have reached an agreement with the seller (transfer of the property) and
the new ownership is registered in the land register.

Real estate purchase contracts must be notarized. The necessary agreement on the transfer of ownership must also be declared before a notary.
The notary arranges for the entry as owner in the land register.
To do this, make an appointment with the notary of your choice.

Information

Important notes

Prerequisites

Application for registration submitted by a notary
Eligibility to apply (anyone in whose favour the registration is to be made = buyer or whose right is affected by the registration = seller)
A declaration of agreement between buyer and seller made before a notary (conveyance of title)
Documents must be presented in a publicly certified form or by means of public documents.
declaration of waiver of pre-emption rights by the municipality
certificate of clearance from the tax office

Documents required

Submission of registration documents in publicly certified form or by public documents

Application for registration submitted by a notary
Eligibility to apply (anyone in whose favour the registration is to be made = buyer or whose right is affected by the registration = seller)
A declaration of agreement between buyer and seller made before a notary (conveyance of title)
declaration of waiver of pre-emption rights by the municipality
certificate of clearance from the tax office

Please note

Legal advice is not available at the district court. Please contact the persons authorized to provide legal advice. These are lawyers or notaries.
Affordable legal advice for people with low incomes is provided by the Public Legal Advice (ÖRA).

Deadlines

Procedure & Fees

Procedure

Make an appointment with a notary. They will give you advice on the procedure and the documents you need, tailored to your situation.

An application for transfer of ownership at the land registry office can only be submitted by the notary.
The notary attaches the necessary documents.
The land registry office examines the application.
If necessary, it will request additional documentation.
If the requirements for registration are met, the land registry office will carry out the registration.
Once the entry has been made, the land registry office notifies the notary who submitted the application.