Kinnistamisele

Kinnistamisele is an Estonian legal term used to describe the act or process of registering a real right or encumbrance on a property in the land register (kinnistusraamat). The word originates from kinnistus, meaning an entry or inscription, and the allative suffix -le, meaning “to” or “for.” In Estonian property law, many rights related to immovable property become legally effective only after being entered in the land register, and the term kinnistamisele denotes the moment or act of such entry.

The practice applies to ownership transfers, mortgages, easements, and other real rights or restrictions affecting a property. The registration is typically initiated by the holder of the right or by a party to a transaction (for example, a buyer or mortgagee) and is carried out by the land registry authorities, often based on documents provided by a notary or other licensed professional. Required materials typically include a deed of sale, mortgage contract, or other instrument, along with proof of identity and title. The land registry reviews the documents for compliance with law and, if correct, updates the official register. Once registered, the right or obligation is publicly accessible and binding against third parties.

Kinnistamisele is closely linked to terms such as kinnistusraamat (land register) and kinnistusregistri (land registry). It is a technical concept mainly used in legal, real estate, and administrative contexts.