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Peru — Property: Legal Checks

Registry protections available when buying property in Peru, per SUNARP: checking the registered owner and entry number before buying, registry blocking (bloqueo registral) to reserve priority for 60 business days, and the automatic legal mortgage if the price is unpaid. The pages are undated and do not describe ordering a title or encumbrance certificate, so that step should be confirmed with SUNARP.

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceSUNARP (Superintendencia Nacional de los Registros Públicos) – Bloqueo registral and Compraventa pages, Servicios al CiudadanoLast reviewed: 2026-10-27

Key facts

  • Before buying, the buyer should know the registry entry (partida registral) number of the property and confirm the seller is registered as owner there; for a company seller, check the representative's power of attorney is current (SUNARP Compraventa page).
  • Bloqueo registral is a mechanism that protects the future execution or registration of a sale or mortgage, entered in favour of the buyer or the creditor.
  • A bloqueo registral lasts 60 business days (excluding weekends and holidays), counted from the note on the registry entry, and costs S/ 42.00 per entry.
  • It is requested by the notary or their accredited staff, who can also file it electronically.
  • While the block is in force, no act or right incompatible with the one whose priority is reserved can be registered or provisionally noted.
  • If the price is not fully paid, or was paid with a third party's money, the registrar enters a legal mortgage on the property unless the seller expressly waives it (SUNARP Compraventa page).

Steps

  1. Step 1: Initial Research — Conduct research on the property and its location, including potential restrictions and regulations
  2. Step 2: Obtain Required Documents — Gather necessary documents, including identification and proof of funds, but exact requirements are uncertain
  3. Step 3: Hire a Local Attorney or Notary — Engage a Peruvian attorney or notary to assist with the purchase and title transfer process, but details are unclear
  4. Step 4: Complete the Purchase — Complete the purchase and transfer of ownership, but specifics regarding fees and timeline are uncertain

Costs

  • Bloqueo registral: S/ 42.00 per registry entry

Timelines

  • Bloqueo registral validity: 60 business days

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