Land Register

Services currently available only in Germany

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Delivery time: 1 to 6 weeks

Provider: DocEstate
Registration information on ownership, encumbrances, and divisions

GRUNDBUCHAUSZUG (BEGLAUBIGT)

The Grundbuchauszug (beglaubigt) is an official certified copy of the land register, which is a public record regulating property ownership. This document confirms the legal ownership of the property and is required in certain official processes.

What's included

  • Certified copy of the property entry in the land register.

Special terms & delivery time

  • Typically provided within 7 to 10 days. Delays may occur in larger cities due to the high volume of requests.
  • An additional 20 euros of authority fees may apply, which will be invoiced separately if required.
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GRUNDBUCHAUSZUG (UNBEGLAUBIGT)

The Grundbuchauszug (unbeglaubigt) provides an uncertified copy of the property entry in the land register. It serves as an informational document that reflects the current ownership status but is not legally binding.

What's included

  • Uncertified copy of the property entry in the land register.

Special terms & delivery time

  • Typically provided within 7 to 10 days. Delays may occur in larger cities due to the high volume of requests.
  • An additional 10 euros of authority fees may apply, which will be invoiced separately if required.

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BEWILLIGUNGSURKUNDE (ABTEILUNG II)

The Bewilligungsurkunde (Abteilung II) is a valid authorization document from Section II of the land register, covering encumbrances and restrictions, such as easements or servitudes, on the property.

What's included

  • All relevant land register sheets for the property from Section II.

Special terms & delivery time

  • Typically delivered within 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the workload and the age of the documents (physical or digital). Delays beyond 4 weeks may occur in larger cities.
  • A copying fee of 0.50 euros per page may apply, depending on the issuing office.

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BEWILLIGUNGSURKUNDE (ALLE ABTEILUNGEN)

The Bewilligungsurkunde (Alle Abteilungen) includes valid authorization documents from all sections of the land register, providing a complete overview of all entries related to the property.

What's included

  • All relevant land register sheets from all sections.

Special terms & delivery time

  • Typically delivered within 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the workload and the age of the documents (physical or digital). Delays beyond 4 weeks may occur in larger cities.
  • A copying fee of 0.50 euros per page may apply, depending on the issuing office.

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BEWILLIGUNGSURKUNDE (ABTEILUNG III)

The Bewilligungsurkunde (Abteilung III) provides valid authorization documents from Section III of the land register, which details property mortgages and related encumbrances.

What's included

  • All relevant land register sheets for the property from Section III.

Special terms & delivery time

  • Typically delivered within 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the workload and the age of the documents (physical or digital). Delays beyond 4 weeks may occur in larger cities.
  • A copying fee of 0.50 euros per page may apply, depending on the issuing office.

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TEILUNGSERKLÄRUNG

The Teilungserklärung is the declaration by the property owner to the land registry that the property is to be divided into co-ownership shares. This document is often necessary when converting a single property into multiple ownership units.

What's included

  • Declaration of division of the property into co-ownership shares.

Special terms & delivery time

  • Typically delivered within 4 to 6 weeks, with potential delays in larger cities.
  • A copying fee of 0.50 euros per page may apply, though costs can vary depending on the issuing office.

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“With official land register documents, real estate professionals access critical, certified details on property ownership, encumbrances, and property divisions—essential for streamlined transactions and informed decision-making.”
Suzanne
Suzanne Le Mouel
Head of Marketing
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