What to Do If the Registry Has Errors in Area or Address

Why small registry errors matter ⚠️

A mismatch in the registry — such as an incorrect area or a wrong address — can complicate sales, mortgages, inheritance, and renovations. Even small differences may affect valuation and bank approvals, so it’s important to act deliberately.

First quick checks ✅

• Obtain an official registry extract and compare it with your sales contract, technical passport, and cadastral plan.
• Check the actual measured area against the figures in documents.
• Note any differences and make copies or photos of all relevant documents.

Common reasons for discrepancies

• Data-entry errors or typos.
• Unregistered alterations or reconstructions.
• Outdated cadastral information or mapping inaccuracies.
• Different measurement standards used in older documents.

Who to contact and what documents to prepare 📁

• Owner/seller: collect the sales contract, technical passport, and any renovation permits.
• Registry office: submit an application for correction and attach supporting documents.
• Notary or real-estate agent: they can help prepare and submit paperwork if a transaction is underway.

Useful documents to support a correction:

• Technical passport or building documentation.
• Cadastral plan and geodetic survey reports.
• Sale/purchase agreements and transfer acts.
• Documents proving completed renovations or reconfigurations.
• A professional survey report if measurements are unclear.

Step-by-step approach 🛠️

1. List all discrepancies and gather evidence.
2. File an application to the registry to correct the record (electronically or in person).
3. If needed, order a cadastral survey or get a geodetic measurement.
4. Submit the survey report and supporting documents to the registry.
5. Await the registry’s decision — resolution times vary depending on the case complexity.

If the registry refuses the correction, request a written explanation and consider legal advice.

When to involve a lawyer or surveyor ✍️

• If there is a dispute between owners.
• If the area change results from unregistered reconstruction.
• When an old record is based on questionable documents and must be contested.

A lawyer can prepare appeals or court claims; a surveyor provides authoritative measurements and plans to file with the registry.

Practical tips for buyers and investors 💡

• Always request an up-to-date registry extract before buying.
• Delay closing the deal until major discrepancies are clarified.
• Agree with the seller who will cover costs for corrections or re-surveys.
• Remember that lenders often require exact property data for mortgage decisions.

When a discrepancy may be minor

Minor area differences do not always affect ownership rights. Still, it’s safer to document the issue and include a clause in the sales contract describing the discrepancy and proposed resolution.

Sample wording for a registry application

• Clearly indicate the incorrect field (area/address).
• List documents you attach (technical passport, survey, contract).
• Ask for correction or clarification and provide contact details for follow-up.

Reassurance and realistic expectations 🤝

Registry corrections can be stressful but are typically solvable without litigation. Act methodically: document everything, use professional surveys when needed, and seek legal help for complex disputes.

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