Apply for land register entry

Here you will learn how rights to a property, such as ownership, encumbrances and restrictions or mortgages, are entered into the land register.

Detailed description

You can have legally significant declarations that create, change, or delete rights to a property entered in the land register. These declarations are made by the responsible land registry office at the local court and affect the so-called land register pages for the respective properties.



You can have the following entries made in the land register:

  • Property (owner of a property)
    • Changes, for example, after purchase, inheritance or foreclosure
  • Burdens and restrictions (Section II)
    • Easements (e.g. right of way, right of residence)
    • Preliminary notices (for example, to secure a purchase claim)
    • Usufruct, real burdens or restrictions on disposal
  • Mortgages (Section III)
    • Mortgages
    • Land charges
    • Pension debts

Only when they are entered in the land register do the declarations become binding rights.


The entries are linked to the property and remain valid even if, for example, ownership changes.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • You can have entries made in a land register as
    • Owner
    • Buyer
    • Creditor
    • certifying notary.
  • In most cases, registration is impossible without a notary's involvement, especially in cases of changes in ownership or mortgages. A notary ensures the correct form and forwards the documents directly to the land registry office.

Documents required

  • written application for registration
  • Authorization for registration (consent of the person whose rights are affected)
  • Depending on the type of registration, the following documents are required:
    • Purchase contract, gift contract or certificate of inheritance in the case of transfer of ownership)
    • Certificate of clearance from the tax office (for property purchase)
    • Declaration of waiver of pre-emption right by the municipality (when purchasing land)
    • Notarial deed for land charge or mortgage
    • Approval of easement for rights of way
    • Transfer of ownership (in case of change of ownership: agreement on the transfer of ownership)
  • Submit the required declarations in a publicly certified form (for example, notarized).

Please note

The District Court does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, please contact a law firm or notary office of your choice.


The Public Legal Information Service (ÖRA) offers affordable legal advice for people with low incomes.

Deadlines

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Procedure

  • You make an appointment with a notary. They will provide you with detailed information about the process and the documents you will need, tailored to your situation.
  • The transfer of ownership in the land register can only be requested by a notary.
  • The notary attaches the necessary documents and submits the application.
  • The land registry office will review the application and request additional documentation if necessary.
  • If all requirements are met, the entry will be made
  • The notary will be notified.

Processing time

The processing time depends on the individual case.

Fees

Registration fees apply. The amount depends on the value of the right or the purchase price.


You can find out the costs for the notarial work from the notary's office.

Legal remedies

Complaint

Legal basis

§ 311b German Civil Code (BGB)


www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bgb/__311b.html




§ 873 German Civil Code (BGB)


www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bgb/__873.html




§ 925 German Civil Code (BGB)


www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bgb/__925.html




Section 13 paragraph 1 of the Land Register Act (GBO)


www.gesetze-im-internet.de/gbo/__13.html




§ 19 Land Register Act (GBO)


www.gesetze-im-internet.de/gbo/__19.html




§ 20 Land Register Act (GBO)


www.gesetze-im-internet.de/gbo/__20.html




§ 29 Land Register Act (GBO)


www.gesetze-im-internet.de/gbo/__29.html




§ 39 Land Register Act (GBO) - Preliminary entry of the person concerned


www.gesetze-im-internet.de/gbo/__39.html




No. 14110 KV Annex 1 Court and Notary Fees Act (GNotKG)


www.gesetze-im-internet.de/gnotkg/anlage_1.html

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Last updated: 08.02.2026