Eigazolás

Eigazolás is a Hungarian term that broadly refers to the process of establishing legal title or ownership over a property. It is a fundamental legal concept within Hungarian property law, ensuring that an individual or entity has the rightful claim to a piece of real estate. This process is crucial for various transactions, including buying, selling, inheriting, or donating property.

The core of eigazolás involves proving ownership through official documentation. Historically, this often meant presenting deeds, cadastral records, and other legal instruments. In modern Hungary, the primary and most authoritative record of property ownership is the Land Registry (Ingatlan-nyilvántartás). When a property changes hands or ownership is otherwise altered, a formal registration process in the Land Registry is required to officially effect the eigazolás.

This registration typically involves submitting an application to the relevant land registry office, accompanied by all necessary legal documents. These documents can include sale contracts, inheritance decrees, court orders, or gift agreements. Lawyers or notaries public often facilitate this process, ensuring that all legal requirements are met and that the documentation is accurate and complete. Without proper eigazolás, a person may have a contractual claim to a property but not the legally recognized ownership, which can lead to significant complications. The concept is thus central to the security of property rights in Hungary.