Amendments to the Law on Registration Procedure with the Cadaster of Real Estate and Utilities (now the Law on Registration Procedure with the Cadaster of Real Estate and Infrastructure) introduced a requirement for citizens to submit real estate cadaster requests through professional users, such as attorneys and geodetic organizations, starting November 4, 2023. This change aims to improve cadaster efficiency and speed up access to relevant information.

The system is based on the successful model implemented by public notaries since 2018, which automatically submits requests for ownership registration after certifying documents. Notaries also ensure the completeness and accuracy of documents before certification.

The new system addresses issues with older real estate ownership changes that were not registered, as well as problems with the previous system, such as long queues, incomplete requests, and delays caused by disputed documentation. The digital system provides a more efficient solution to these challenges, improving the registration process.

Although submitting requests through attorneys is not new, this system ensures that citizens receive expert advice and their documents are thoroughly reviewed before submission. The system also facilitates more efficient communication between attorneys and the real estate cadaster, reducing the likelihood of rejected requests and speeding up registration.

Overall, these changes represent a significant step forward for both citizens and the administration, improving transparency and efficiency in real estate management in Serbia.

For more information regarding the novelties in terms of registration of rights, as well as comprehensive legal assistance related to it, feel free to contact our attorneys at law Uroš Đorđević (uros.djordjevic@zslaw.rs) and Srđan Zerdo (srdjan.zerdo@zslaw.rs).