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Useful information about land registry, cadastre and real estate transactions
In rural areas, cadastre and land registry procedures often involve missing documents, overlaps, unresolved inheritance, and outdated measurements. Learn the most common issues and the practical solutions for registration, sale, or succession.
Read MoreThe superficies right allows a person to own or use a building located on land owned by someone else. In real estate practice, correct land register entry is essential for sale, inheritance, financing, and legal due diligence.
Read MoreTopographic expertise plays a key role in verifying boundaries, area, and cadastral status before a real estate sale. It reduces legal and technical risks and helps parties make informed decisions based on accurate data.
Read MoreAn apartment land registry record shows who owns the property, its area, and whether there are mortgages, disputes, or other encumbrances. It is essential for sales, purchases, inheritance, and legal due diligence.
Read MoreThe registration of a new building is the step that officially records the property in the land register. Learn what documents are required, the main procedural steps, and how long the process usually takes at the Land Registry Office.
Read MoreLearn how a land subdivision is carried out, which documents are required, how long it takes, and what steps must be completed with cadastre and land registry. A complete guide for owners, heirs, buyers, and developers.
Read MoreReconstitution of property rights is one of the most important legal procedures for former owners, heirs, and buyers interested in a property's legal history. Learn how Law 18/1991 and Law 10/2001 work, what documents are needed, and why a land registry extract is essential.
Read MoreLearn how property tax on buildings and land is calculated in Romania, what the payment deadlines are, which exemptions may apply, and what penalties arise for late payment. The article also explains why cadastral registration and the land book extract matter for correct tax assessment.
Read MoreLearn how to legally verify a property before buying: 5-step due diligence, land book extract checks, red flags, and practical buyer tips.
Read MoreRomania's National Cadastre Program 2024-2026 expands free property registration, but it does not eliminate the need for legal verification. Land registry extracts remain essential for sales, inheritance, mortgages, and any serious property review.
Read MoreThe sale of extravilan agricultural land is subject to pre-emption rights. Learn who has purchase priority.
Read MoreThe inheritance procedure requires a land registry extract. Learn what type of extract you need and how it helps with succession proceedings.
Read MoreHave a building that doesn't appear in the land registry? Learn why it's a problem, how to register it, and the risks of not doing so.
Read MoreThe land registry for an apartment and for a plot of land have significant differences. Learn what information you'll find in each.
Read MoreReceived your CF extract but don't understand what it says? Here's a step-by-step guide explaining each section.
Read MoreThe public notary plays a central role in real estate transactions. Learn what the notary does in relation to the land registry.
Read MoreHow much does a land registry extract cost in 2026? Learn the official ANCPI fees and prices on ActeImobil.ro.
Read MoreANCPI and OCPI are the institutions managing cadastre in Romania. Learn the difference between them and how to interact with each.
Read MoreBanks require a CF extract for mortgage loan approval. Learn why, what the bank checks, and how to prepare.
Read MoreAfter succession proceedings, heirs must register their rights. Learn the complete procedure for registering inheritance in the CF.
Read MoreA right of way easement grants access through someone else's property. Learn how it's established, your rights, and how it appears in the CF.
Read MoreUsufruct grants the right to use a property to someone other than the owner. Learn what it involves and how it appears in the land registry.
Read MoreThe right of superficies allows you to build on someone else's land. Learn what it involves, how it's registered, and what risks exist.
Read MoreRomania is transitioning to electronic land registries. Learn what changes, what advantages it brings, and how it affects your property.
Read MoreThe urban planning certificate tells you what you can build on a plot of land. Learn when it's mandatory and how to obtain it.
Read MoreHave multiple adjacent parcels and want to merge them into one? Learn the merging procedure, required documents, and costs.
Read MoreWant to divide a plot of land into multiple lots? Learn the complete subdivision procedure, required documents, and costs involved.
Read MoreComplete list of documents needed to sell an apartment in Romania. Prepare everything before going to the notary.
Read MoreWant to know who the real owner of a property is? Learn what legal methods are available and how to protect yourself from fraud.
Read MoreEncumbrances in the land registry can seriously affect a real estate transaction. Learn what types exist and how to check before buying.
Read MoreA mortgage is the most common encumbrance recorded in the land registry. Learn what it means, how it's recorded, and how to remove it.
Read MoreThe National Cadastre Program offers free property registration. Learn how to benefit and what you need to do.
Read MoreProperty registration (intabulare) is the process of recording ownership rights in the land registry. Learn why it's mandatory and how it's done.
Read MoreEverything you need to know about the land registry in 2026: contents, how to obtain, costs, deadlines, and legislative updates.
Read MoreThe cadastral number is the unique identifier for every property in Romania. Learn what it means and where to find it.
Read MoreUnderstand the differences between an information CF extract and an authentication one: validity, use, and price.
Read MoreStep-by-step guide for getting a land registry extract online, without going to the OCPI office. Fast, simple, and legal.
Read MoreLearn what a land registry extract is, what it's used for, and why you need it for real estate transactions in Romania.
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