How Property Registration Works in the Public Registry (985)

A complete Unehasim guide to registering ownership in Georgia

The Public Registry (National Agency of Public Registry of Georgia) is the government authority that records property ownership rights.
Registration is a mandatory step for any real estate transaction: purchase, gift, inheritance, mortgage, or change of ownership shares.

Georgia is one of the most convenient countries for property registration: the process is fast, transparent, and fully digital.
This Unehasim guide provides a step‑by‑step explanation of how property registration works.

1. What is the Public Registry

The Public Registry is:

• the national real estate database
  • a system where all ownership rights are recorded
  • an authority that verifies documents
  • the institution that formalizes the transfer of ownership

Without registration, the buyer does not become the legal owner, even if the contract is signed and the payment is made.

2. Which transactions require registration

Registration is mandatory for:

• purchasing an apartment
  • purchasing commercial property
  • purchasing land
  • gifting property
  • inheritance
  • registering a mortgage
  • changing ownership shares

3. What documents are required for registration

1. Purchase agreement
   Signed by both parties.
2. Buyer’s passport
   Citizenship does not matter.
3. Developer’s documents
   • construction permit
   • cadastral (land) number
   • handover act (after completion)
4. Power of attorney
   If the purchase is completed remotely.
5. Receipt for state fee payment

4. How registration works: step‑by‑step

Step 1. Document preparation
Unehasim verifies:
• the contract
• buyer’s information
• developer’s documents
• cadastral number

Step 2. Application submission
The application is submitted:
• at the House of Justice
or
• online via the Public Registry

Step 3. Document verification
The Public Registry checks:
• legality of the transaction
• accuracy of the data
• absence of restrictions or liens

Step 4. Ownership registration
After verification:
• ownership is officially recorded
• the buyer becomes the legal owner

Step 5. Receiving the extract
The ownership extract is available:
• online
• in printed form

5. Registration timeframes and fees

Timeframes:
• 4 business days — standard
• 1 business day — accelerated
• 3 hours — express

Fees:
• 4 days — ~50 GEL
• 1 day — ~150 GEL
• 3 hours — ~200 GEL

6. What the ownership extract includes

The extract contains:
• owner’s name
• cadastral number
• property type
• area
• floor
• ownership shares
• restrictions (if any)

This is the main document confirming ownership.

7. Can property be registered remotely?

Yes. The Public Registry allows:
• submitting documents online
• signing contracts remotely
• registering ownership through a representative

This is especially convenient for foreign buyers.

8. Common mistakes buyers make

• not checking the developer’s documents
  • signing a contract without a construction permit
  • not verifying the cadastral number
  • not fixing the price in the contract
  • delaying registration

Unehasim tip: register ownership on the same day the contract is signed.

9. Final summary: registration in the Public Registry is simple and transparent

Georgia is one of the easiest countries for property registration:

• fast processing times
  • low state fees
  • digital system
  • online registration
  • full transparency

With proper support, the entire process takes 1–3 days and carries minimal risk.

Unehasim Recommendations

• always verify the cadastral number
  • never sign a contract without a construction permit
  • register ownership immediately
  • use accelerated registration
  • store the extract in digital form

Professional Support from Unehasim

We assist buyers and foreign investors with:

• verifying the contract and developer’s documents
  • checking the cadastral number and legal status of the property
  • preparing the full document package
  • submitting the application at the House of Justice or online
  • monitoring the registration process
  • obtaining the ownership extract
  • delivering it to the client in digital and/or printed form

The entire process can be completed fully remotely.
Unehasim ensures fast, accurate, and secure registration.