Are cadastral register entries legally binding?

Entries in the cadastral register maintained by the Geodesy, Cartography, and Cadastre Agency are not legally binding on the ownership or other real rights over a property. The cadastral register is primarily an administrative record: when multiple documents exist for the same property, the authority records all data without assessing which rights are valid or giving preference to any party.

The register contains information about property owners, holders of limited real rights, and the acts from which these rights are derived. However, the administrative authority’s role is strictly to record the data presented; it cannot verify the validity of the documents, interpret legal rights, or resolve disputes between owners or rights holders. Any legal questions, such as whether a right has expired or if a conflicting claim exists, must be addressed through the courts.

In practice, this means that cadastral entries may not reflect the actual current ownership of a property. For example, ownership may change due to inheritance or acquisition by long-term possession, even if the register has not been updated.

Because of this, we always advise clients to perform a careful legal review of a property’s ownership before making any acquisition decisions, rather than relying solely on cadastral records. If you need a thorough verification of a property’s ownership, we have the experience and expertise to provide reliable legal checks and guidance.