Kinnistamise

Kinnistamise is the process of recording a legal fact or right relating to real property in the Estonian land register (kinnistusregister). The registration creates a public entry that governs the ownership and other interests connected to a parcel of land, including the transfer of ownership, creation of a mortgage, easements, and other encumbrances. The registration provides certainty for buyers, lenders, and other interested parties and determines priority among competing claims.

In practice, kinnistamise is initiated during real estate transactions or when a security interest or other right is created. The act typically requires documents such as a deed of transfer, a mortgage agreement, survey data, and authorization from the parties. The registration is carried out by the national land registry authority in accordance with the Real Estate Register Act.

Entries in the kinnistusraamat are binding on third parties and prevail over unregistered claims. Once registered, the right acquires legal effect against the owner and successors. The system aims to ensure transparency and security of property rights, facilitate transactions, and provide a reliable public record of all interests affecting land.

Related concepts include the land register (kinnistusregister), cadastral register, and various types of entries such as ownership transfers, mortgages, easements, and restrictions.