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Useful information about land registry, cadastre and real estate transactions

Published on 1 June 2026
Cadastre and Land Registry in Rural Areas: Challenges and Solutions

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areas, cadastre and land registry procedures often involve missing documents, overlaps, unresolved inheritance, and outdated measurements.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.

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Published on 28 May 2026
Superficies Right: What It Is and How It Appears in the Land Register

The 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.

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Published on 25 May 2026
The Role of Topographic Expertise in Real Estate Transactions

Topographic 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.

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Published on 21 May 2026
Land Registry for Apartments: What Information You Find and Why It Matters

An 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.

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Published on 15 May 2026
Registration of New Buildings: What Documents You Need and How Long It Takes

The 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.

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Published on 3 May 2026
How Land Subdivision Is Done: The Complete Step-by-Step Procedure

Learn 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.

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Published on 9 April 2026
Reconstitution of Property Rights: Law 18/1991 and Law 10/2001

Reconstitution 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.

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Published on 23 March 2026
Property Tax in Romania: How It is Calculated and Paid

Learn 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.

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Published on 4 March 2026
Legal Verification of a Property: Complete Guide Before Buying

Learn how to legally verify a property before buying: 5-step due diligence, land book extract checks, red flags, and practical buyer tips.

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Published on 18 February 2026
Romania National Cadastre Program 2024-2026: What It Means for Property Owners

Romania'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.

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Published on 5 February 2026
Pre-emption Right for Agricultural Land Sales

The sale of extravilan agricultural land is subject to pre-emption rights. Learn who has purchase priority.

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Published on 12 January 2026
CF Extract for Inheritance: What You Need to Know

The inheritance procedure requires a land registry extract. Learn what type of extract you need and how it helps with succession proceedings.

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Published on 3 December 2025
Unregistered Building in the Land Registry: What to Do

Have 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.

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Published on 14 November 2025
Apartment vs Land in the Land Registry: Key Differences

The land registry for an apartment and for a plot of land have significant differences. Learn what information you'll find in each.

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Published on 8 October 2025
How to Read a Land Registry Extract: Visual Guide

Received your CF extract but don't understand what it says? Here's a step-by-step guide explaining each section.

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Published on 12 September 2025
Notary and the Land Registry: The Notary's Role

The public notary plays a central role in real estate transactions. Learn what the notary does in relation to the land registry.

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Published on 5 August 2025
ANCPI Fee for CF Extract 2026: Updated Prices

How much does a land registry extract cost in 2026? Learn the official ANCPI fees and prices on ActeImobil.ro.

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Published on 4 July 2025
Difference Between OCPI and ANCPI: Roles and Responsibilities

ANCPI and OCPI are the institutions managing cadastre in Romania. Learn the difference between them and how to interact with each.

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Published on 10 June 2025
Mortgage Loan and Land Registry Extract

Banks require a CF extract for mortgage loan approval. Learn why, what the bank checks, and how to prepare.

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Published on 19 May 2025
Inheritance and the Land Registry: Registration Procedure

After succession proceedings, heirs must register their rights. Learn the complete procedure for registering inheritance in the CF.

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Published on 28 April 2025
Right of Way Easement: Rights and Obligations

A 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.

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Published on 2 April 2025
Usufruct and the Land Registry: Practical Guide

Usufruct 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.

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Published on 11 March 2025
Right of Superficies Explained Simply

The right of superficies allows you to build on someone else's land. Learn what it involves, how it's registered, and what risks exist.

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Published on 7 February 2025
Electronic vs Paper Land Registry: What You Need to Know

Romania is transitioning to electronic land registries. Learn what changes, what advantages it brings, and how it affects your property.

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Published on 14 January 2025
Urban Planning Certificate: What It Is and When You Need It

The urban planning certificate tells you what you can build on a plot of land. Learn when it's mandatory and how to obtain it.

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Published on 2 December 2024
Merging Land Parcels: Guide and Procedure

Have multiple adjacent parcels and want to merge them into one? Learn the merging procedure, required documents, and costs.

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Published on 15 November 2024
Land Subdivision: Procedure, Documents, and Costs

Want to divide a plot of land into multiple lots? Learn the complete subdivision procedure, required documents, and costs involved.

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Published on 28 October 2024
Documents Needed to Sell an Apartment: Complete List

Complete list of documents needed to sell an apartment in Romania. Prepare everything before going to the notary.

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Published on 1 October 2024
How to Legally Verify a Property Owner

Want to know who the real owner of a property is? Learn what legal methods are available and how to protect yourself from fraud.

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Published on 8 September 2024
Land Registry Encumbrances: What They Are and How to Check

Encumbrances in the land registry can seriously affect a real estate transaction. Learn what types exist and how to check before buying.

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Published on 19 August 2024
Mortgage in the Land Registry: Everything You Need to Know

A mortgage is the most common encumbrance recorded in the land registry. Learn what it means, how it's recorded, and how to remove it.

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Published on 3 July 2024
National Free Cadastre Program: Complete Guide

The National Cadastre Program offers free property registration. Learn how to benefit and what you need to do.

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Published on 10 June 2024
What is Property Registration and Why is it Mandatory

Property registration (intabulare) is the process of recording ownership rights in the land registry. Learn why it's mandatory and how it's done.

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Published on 14 May 2024
Complete Land Registry Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about the land registry in 2026: contents, how to obtain, costs, deadlines, and legislative updates.

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Published on 22 April 2024
What is the Cadastral Number and How to Find It

The cadastral number is the unique identifier for every property in Romania. Learn what it means and where to find it.

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Published on 5 March 2024
Information vs Authentication CF Extract: What's the Difference

Understand the differences between an information CF extract and an authentication one: validity, use, and price.

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Published on 12 February 2024
How to Get a Land Registry Extract Online

Step-by-step guide for getting a land registry extract online, without going to the OCPI office. Fast, simple, and legal.

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Published on 18 January 2024
What is a Land Registry Extract?

Learn 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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