Land register - apply for an extract from the land register

A certain group of persons (owner, person entitled in rem, creditor or their authorized representative) can apply for the issuance of a land register extract at the competent local court (land registry office) in person or by written application (by mail or e-mail (please scan or photograph the application beforehand)). It is not possible to apply by telephone.

The land registry will verify the legitimate interest and issue a land register extract if the requirements are met.

Requirements

Only those who have a legitimate interest may request an extract from the land register.

This is the case if factual reasons for the desired inspection can be presented which rule out the pursuit of unauthorized purposes or mere curiosity. Therefore, for example, creditors of the property owner who intend to foreclose on the property may inspect the land register.

A mere interest in purchase is not sufficient. Only those who are already in negotiations with the land owner have a legitimate interest in inspecting the land register. This must be proven - for example, by presenting a power of attorney from the owner or a draft purchase agreement.

What documents do I need?

• Identity card of the applicant, if applicable, power of attorney of the represented person
• Land register designation
  

  Complete land register designation (e.g. Vorstadt L 43 sheet 1234)

• Proof of legitimate interest
  

  e.g. power of attorney of the owner, draft sales contract or enforcement order