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Apply for a correction to the land registry following an inheritance

Correction of the land register following an inheritance – free of charge within 2 years of the inheritance. The notary forwards the application to the probate court.

Processing: approx. 1 months
Success rate: 90.0 %

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Obtain a certificate of inheritance or a notarized will

    As proof of heir status.

  2. 2

    Hire a notary or apply directly at the land registry office

    A notary can prepare and file the application.

  3. 3

    Wait for registration

    The Land Registry reviews and records the change.

Required documents

  • Certificate of inheritance or notarized willMandatory
  • Inheritance tax assessment, if applicable

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

Fees

Varies by case

Processing time

approx. 1 months

Official: max. approx. 1 months

Online application

In person or by post

Common mistakes

  • • The 2-year deadline for free corrections has been missed
  • • Inheritance tax exemption not taken into account

Common reasons for rejection

  • • Insufficient proof of inheritance (no certificate of inheritance or notarized will)

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Heirs who must be entered in the land register as the new owners of a parcel of land or a property.

Income limit

The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months

Success rate

approx. 90.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • •The 2-year deadline for free corrections has been missed
  • •Inheritance tax exemption not taken into account

Common reasons for rejection

  • •Insufficient proof of inheritance (no certificate of inheritance or notarized will)

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

Questions & Answers

How much does it cost to correct the land registry after an inheritance?▼

The registration fee is waived within two years of the opening of the estate.

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