Kinnistusraamatust

Kinnistusraamatust refers to the Estonian land register, the official registry of real property and related rights. The register is maintained by the Estonian Land Board (Maa-amet) as part of the national land information system. It contains entries on immovable property (kinnisasjad) and buildings on them, showing official details such as boundaries, area, location, and cadastral numbers, as well as the owners and the legal rights attached to the property.

Each entry records changes in ownership, encumbrances, and rights in rem such as mortgages (kinnistuskoormus), easements (servituudid), and restrictions on use or disposition. The information serves as evidence for property rights in transactions like sale, mortgage, or lease, and in legal proceedings. The kinnistusraamatust data provide a centralized source for verifying title and the status of rights associated with a property.

Access to kinnistusraamatust is public; anyone can order official extracts (kinnistusraamatu väljavõte) via the online portal or at Maa-amet service points. Extracts present the current state of the property, with applicable historical notes, and may incur a fee. Searches can be performed by address, cadastral code, or owner name; some personal data may be restricted in accordance with privacy rules.

The legal framework is the Kinnistusraamatu seadus (Land Register Act), under which the register is maintained and updated by official registrations. Kinnistusraamatust data are a primary source for real estate due diligence, urban planning, and lending, and are routinely used by notaries, banks, buyers, and sellers.