Georgia Public Registry: What You Can Check in 10 Minutes Before a Deal

Georgia Public Registry: quick checks you can do in 10 minutes 🕒

Buying or investing in Georgian real estate? A short, focused check in the public registry can reveal ownership details, encumbrances, and legal risks long before you sign a contract. With the right information, this check can take only a few minutes.

Why use the public registry

The registry provides official records of registered owners, mortgages, liens, and other entries that affect ownership rights. Doing a fast check reduces the chance of unpleasant surprises and gives you leverage in negotiations.

What you can verify in a short check ✅

• Registered owner of the property.
• Mortgages, liens, and other encumbrances.
• Restrictions or court arrests that block sale.
• Registered area and cadastral identifiers to compare with the contract.
• Recent transfers of ownership that might signal speculative flips.
• Registered leases or rights of third parties.
• Notarized powers of attorney if someone is selling on behalf of the owner.

Get ready before you start 📋

Prepare the property address, cadastral number, or the owner�s full name and ID. Having these ready makes the search fast and accurate.

Step-by-step express check

1. Open the Public Registry online portal.
2. Enter the address or cadastral number.
3. Inspect the property record: owner, registration date, listed encumbrances.
4. Check mortgage and lien entries.
5. Review the ownership history for recent transfers.
6. If a representative acts for the seller, check the scope and validity of any powers of attorney.

Practical red flags to watch for 🔎

• Property owned by a company — find out who the ultimate owner is if you need clear transparency.
• Active mortgage entries — the bank may need to consent to sale or confirm release procedures.
• Mismatch between registered area and the seller�s documents — ask for technical plans and occupancy certificates.
• Court-imposed restrictions or enforcement actions visible in the record — treat as a stop sign.

What the registry may not show — extra steps

The registry might not reflect the physical condition of a building or unpaid local bills. Consider these additional checks:

• On-site inspection and a technical survey for structural or repair issues.
• Local municipal checks for permits and planning restrictions.
• Confirm outstanding utility and municipal charges with the managing company.

Documents to request from the seller

• A current extract from the Public Registry showing the status of rights.
• ID copy of the owner and any notarized powers of attorney.
• Documents related to previous transactions and proof of tax or utility clearance if available.

If you discover issues — practical options

• Ask the seller to clear encumbrances before signing, or postpone the deal.
• Consider conditional deposits linked to removal of a mortgage or other encumbrances.
• Engage a lawyer or notary to structure protections into the sale agreement.

Short examples to illustrate

• A mortgage entry appears in the record — selling without resolving it could leave the buyer exposed. The bank may need to confirm release or settlement.
• A long-term lease is registered — the buyer could inherit tenant rights, affecting intended use and income.

Final advice for buyers and investors 💡

• Make the registry check a mandatory step before negotiations.
• Keep a dated extract from the registry as part of your transaction file.
• If you need certainty, order an official certified extract or ask BuyHome to assist with verification.

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If you want help with a full check or support through the buying process, contact BuyHome. We assist with registry checks, document requests, and safe transaction support.