The Digital Real Estate Transfer File went live on the very first day of the new year. This is a new service offered by gov.gr that streamlines and simplifies the procedures for transferring registered real estate.
Citizens and notaries who use the Transfer File through the https://akinita.gov.gr They will receive a transfer (or a justified rejection) within one business day, rather than facing delays lasting several months.
The requirements for «one-day registration» are, first, that there be no pending prior transaction involving the same property, and second, that the fees be paid by credit or debit card.
The bureaucratic steps are significantly reduced through the use of the Transfer File, as four supporting documents are no longer required:
1) The Certificate of No Outstanding TAP Debt
2) Issuance of an AKD (Excerpt from the Cadastral Map)
3) The Application for Registration
4) The Contract Summary
The requirement to appear in person at Land Registry Offices is also eliminated for those who use the Transfer File.
Finally, it should be noted that the Property Identification Number (KAEK) is «locked» for the duration of the transaction in order to enhance transaction security.
In summary, here are the steps for notaries to use the platform:
● Log in as a Notary Public and invite the parties
● Interoperable retrieval of supporting documents
● Digital copy of the contract without handwritten notes
● Calculation of fees for the buyer
● Registration of a transaction in the Land Registry
● Track the status of your application in real time
In summary, here are the steps for citizens to use the platform:
● Log in as a citizen and accept the invitation from the notary
● Selection of the property for sale by the contracting party/seller
● Payment of fees by the buyer and registration in the Land Registry
The Minister of Digital Governance, Dimitris Papastergiou, stated that «Resolving long-standing issues, such as the Land Registry, is a priority both for the government as a whole and for the Ministry of Digital Governance in particular.”.
We are methodically moving forward with targeted steps to implement reforms and projects aimed at reducing bureaucracy, always keeping a better daily life for citizens at the center of our planning.
»We now have a tool that simplifies real estate transfer procedures, significantly reducing the time required and the hassle for all parties involved.".
For his part, the Deputy Minister of Digital Governance, responsible for the Land Registry, Konstantinos Kyranakis, states that «as we had committed to, the Digital Real Estate Transfer File has been operational since January 1, 2024, at https://akinita.gov.gr. We call on notaries across the country to join the platform, and we pledge that deeds submitted digitally will be registered within 1 business day, instead of the months-long delays currently experienced by citizens.» He added that «yesterday, January 2, we presented the application to the Athens Notaries Association, and today we are here in Thessaloniki for the same purpose. We are open to any suggestion that can make things easier for citizens and reduce bureaucracy.».
