In Georgia, a necessary condition for the origin of ownership rights to real estate is its registration in the Public Registry (NAPR). According to Article 183 of the Civil Code of Georgia, a written contract alone is not enough to become an owner — the existence of a record in the Registry is decisive. Title registration is seemingly a simple administrative procedure, but in practice, it is often accompanied by bureaucratic barriers, flaws in documentation, and technical inaccuracies. The process is particularly difficult when it involves legalizing property with old documents (acceptance acts, orders), initial land registration, or preliminary registration of apartments under construction. Lawyer involvement ensures perfect document preparation and smooth conduct of the registration process.
What Does Title Registration Service Cover?
Specialists on Legal.ge offer assistance at any stage of interaction with the Public Registry:
- Initial Registration: First-time registration of land plots or buildings based on title-proving documents (archive certificates, tax lists).
- Registration of Changes: Reflecting the change of owner in the registry resulting from sale, gift, exchange, or inheritance.
- Preliminary Agreement Registration: For apartments under construction, registering future ownership rights, which protects the buyer from developer bankruptcy or double sale of the apartment.
- Correction of Defects: Analyzing the decision on "Suspension of Registration Proceedings" received from the Public Registry and correctly submitting the requested documentation/information.
- Land Legalization: Working with the Commission for Recognition of Ownership Rights on arbitrarily occupied land.
Common Scenarios and Real-World Examples
The following difficulties often arise during the registration process:
- Suspended Registration: A citizen applied for land registration, but the registry suspended proceedings due to an "overlap" (boundary conflict with another plot). The lawyer helps the client prepare a corrected cadastral drawing and sign an agreement act with the neighbor.
- Inheritance Registration: An apartment registered in the name of a deceased parent cannot be found in the registry (it was registered in the Bureau in the 90s). The lawyer retrieves the archive certificate and updates the right.
- Buying an Apartment Under Construction: A buyer wants to purchase an apartment under construction. The lawyer ensures that an official registration in the Public Registry is executed, not just an internal contract, which is a guarantee of receiving the apartment.
- Area Discrepancy: In old documents, the land area is stated as 600 sq.m., but the new measurement shows 650 sq.m. The lawyer helps the client prove that this discrepancy is within allowable norms and register the actual area.
Georgian Legislation and Regulations
Title registration procedures are regulated by the Law on Public Registry and the Instruction of the Minister of Justice "On the Execution of the Law on Public Registry". These acts detail what documents are needed for each type of registration. Also important are the Civil Code of Georgia (grounds for the origin of ownership) and the Law "On Recognition of Property Rights on Land Plots Possessed (Used) by Physical and Legal Persons of Private Law" (for legalization). A lawyer's competence in knowing these acts is crucial for successful registration.
Service Process
The service begins with an audit of existing documentation. The lawyer checks if there are sufficient grounds for registration. If necessary, additional certificates are retrieved from the archive or notary bureau. Then an application is prepared for submission to the Public Registry. If the registry requires correction of a defect (suspension), the lawyer prepares a response and relevant documentation within the 30-day deadline to avoid refusal of registration.
Why Choose Legal.ge?
Interacting with the Public Registry is often tiring and confusing for citizens. On Legal.ge, you will find specialists who know registration procedures by heart and can move "stuck" cases forward. Our lawyers will save you time, avoid standing in lines, and ensure that your ownership rights are undeniably protected by the state. Simplify the registration process with Legal.ge.
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