Property
Notarised transfers on a digital Land Register
Real-estate transfers must be notarised and are entered in the Land Register (kinnistusraamat). Estonia's e-notary and digital register make the process fast despite the notarial requirement.
Key rules
- A notary must authenticate the sale and application for registration.
- Ownership passes on entry in the Land Register.
- A state fee and notary fee apply to the transfer.
Governing law
- Law of Property Act (Asjaõigusseadus)
In practice
Even with a mandatory notary, the digital register means title can often be updated within days of signing.