Property
Georgia — Property: Legal Checks
What a buyer in Georgia can check at the National Agency of Public Registry before buying: the registry extract, a report on rights, obligations, public-law restrictions and mortgages, the designated land purpose, and technical inventory records, each with a fee and turnaround time. The pages do not say which checks are legally required.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceNational Agency of Public Registry of Georgia (NAPR) – Informational services fee and Immovable property registration fee pagesLast reviewed: 2026-10-27
Key facts
- The registry extract costs 20 GEL in 1 working day or 75 GEL on the day of filing; requested online it costs 13 GEL in 1 working day or 52 GEL same day, and an English-language extract adds a 26 GEL service fee.
- A report on rights, obligations, public-law restrictions and/or tax pledges and mortgages costs 13 GEL (4 working days), 26 GEL (1 working day) or 39 GEL (same day).
- A report on a plot's designated land purpose and agricultural land category costs the same 13, 26 or 39 GEL.
- Technical inventory archive records are available: legal status of immovable property (9 / 26 / 39 GEL), descriptive certificate and inventory plan (7 / 20 / 26 GEL).
- A certificate confirming a public-law restriction costs 9 GEL in 1 working day or 18 GEL same day.
- A mortgage certificate, changes to it and registration of legal notes cost 75 GEL within 3 working days.
- A cadastral plan costs 7 GEL (1 working day) or 26 GEL (same day).
- The pages list services and fees; they do not state which checks the law requires before a purchase.
Steps
- Research Property Availability and Restrictions — Consult with local experts, lawyers, or government resources to understand property availability and any restrictions that may apply.
- Obtain Necessary Permits and Documents — Secure required permits, licenses, and documents for property purchase and ownership. The specifics of these requirements are unclear.
Costs
- Registry extract (1 working day): 20 GEL
- Registry extract online (1 working day): 13 GEL
- English-language extract surcharge: 26 GEL
- Mortgage certificate (3 working days): 75 GEL
Timelines
- Registry extract: 1 working day (same day at higher fee)
- Rights and restrictions report: 4 working days / 1 working day / same day