The land register is used for legal transactions involving land. In addition to the agreement on the legal change, every legal creation and legal change to real estate requires an entry in the land register in order to be effective. If, for example, you wish to transfer ownership of a property or create a mortgage on your property, a corresponding entry in the land register is required for this change of title.
If you have purchased a property, you only become the new owner after
- you have reached an agreement with the seller on the transfer of ownership ("conveyance of the property") and
- the new ownership structure has been entered in the land register.
Entry in the land register is also required for other forms of transfer of ownership.
The land registry office of the local court where the land register for the property is kept is responsible.
Under "Related topics" you will find information on various event-related entries in the land register.
