How long does "Registration of Ownership Rights" take?

The estimated duration is Decision within 15 days of receiving the application. Actual timing depends on how complete your documentation is and the workload of the competent authority.

How much does registration cost?

The estimated cost is Low fees and charge (see table). Takse i naknade za upis u katastar prema tabeli Uprave za nekretnine objavljenoj 1. 7. 2026. Za upis imaoca prava: taksa 2 € za zahtjev + 3 € za rješenje + naknada 10 €. Za upis ugovora o hipoteci: 2 € + 3 € + naknada 15 € (do 100.000 €) ili 50 € (preko 100.000 €). Plaćanje je moguće i karticom na eplacanje.gov.me; u polje „poziv na broj“ upisuje se izvorni broj predmeta (UZZ, URP).

What documents are needed for registration?

Required documents: Legal basis (notarial deed, final decision, court ruling), Proof of paid property transfer tax (if applicable), ID card / passport, Proof of payment of fee and charge.

Who do I contact for registration?

Real Estate Administration — Registration of ownership in the cadastre. Notary — Drawing up and certifying the legal basis; electronic submission of applications.

What are the steps for registration?

The procedure consists of 4 steps: Prepare the legal basis, Pay the fee and charge, Submit the application, Decision and registration.

Purchase & Ownership

Registration of Ownership Rights

Registering ownership in the real estate cadastre on the basis of a contract, inheritance decision, gift or court ruling — deadlines, documents and fees.

Decision within 15 days of receiving the applicationLow fees and charge (see table)4 steps

Checked against official sources: October 2026

Collect the document that is the basis of acquisition: a notarial deed of sale or gift, a final inheritance decision, a final court ruling or a decision of a competent authority. Documents are submitted as originals or certified copies, and foreign documents with a court interpreter's translation. For property transfers you also need proof of paid tax or a tax authority decision.

Responsible: Applicant

Deadline: Variable

Documents:

Legal basis (deed, decision, ruling)
Proof of paid tax / tax authority decision

Note: The document must meet the prescribed form (Article 119 of the Law on State Survey and Real Estate Cadastre). An uncertified or incomplete document is the most common reason for rejection.

All Procedures

Registration of Ownership Rights

1Prepare the legal basis

2Pay the fee and chargePay the administrative fee for the application and for the decision, and the registration charge. The accounts and payment purposes are in the table below or on the ePayment portal.