The land register is used for legal transactions with real estate. In particular, the ownership structure and the private law encumbrances of the land such as rights of way, mortgages, land or pension debts are entered in the land registers.

Anyone who demonstrates a legitimate interest can view the land register or request copies of it. In cases of doubt, the competent land registry office will require you to credibly demonstrate or prove the legitimate interest.

In addition, you can apply in writing for an entry in the land register. This is always necessary if, for example, you want to transfer ownership of a property, i.e. buy or sell a plot of land or order a lien on your property.

Requirements for registration are:

• written request,
• Registration permit,
• You are the owner of the property,
• the pre-registration of the person whose right is affected by the registration,
• compliance with special formal requirements, i.e. registration authorisation or other declarations required for registration, must be proven by public or publicly certified documents