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Land register extract (Grundbuchauszug)
The official extract from the land register showing the owner, charges and mortgages of a plot.
It answers three questions: who owns the plot, what burdens it and who holds rights to it. In some countries only those who show a legitimate interest may obtain it. Before a purchase, it is usually obtained by the seller or the notary.
Where it appears in the report
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Common questions about it
Who may request a land register extract?
Each country sets its own rules. In some the register is public, in others you need a legitimate interest, for example as owner, notary or bank.
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Last updated: 2026-09-15