Property
Czech Republic — Property: Legal Checks
Czech ownership passes only on entry in the Land Register, so buyers check the register first and pay a CZK 2,000 fee to start the entry proceeding.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceCzech Office for Surveying, Mapping and Cadastre (ČÚZK) — registration into the Cadastre of Real EstateLast reviewed: 2026-10-23
Key facts
- Real estate is acquired only on entry of the ownership right in the Land Register (a two-phase acquisition); a signed contract alone does not transfer title.
- The contract must be in writing with both signatures on one document, usually officially certified.
- Every submission to start an entry proceeding carries an administration fee of CZK 2,000, payable by revenue stamps, cash at the branch or bank transfer.
- The register lists owners and ownership limits, and ownership printouts from remote access cost CZK 150 to CZK 200.
Steps
- Determine the type of property and relevant government agencies — Property in the Czech Republic can be freehold (svobodná zástup), leasehold (pronájem), or a combination of both. The relevant government agencies may include the Land Register Office (Katastrální úřad) and the Cadastre Office (Katastrální úřad).
- Conduct a title search — A title search is typically done through the Land Register Office, but specific procedures and required documents are uncertain.
- Verify ownership and property rights — Ownership and property rights in the Czech Republic may be verified through various government agencies, including the Land Register Office and the Cadastre Office, but specific procedures and required documents are uncertain.