fasteignaskrá

Fasteignaskrá is the Icelandic term for the official real estate register, a central record that documents information about real property in Iceland, including land parcels and buildings. The registry records details that identify a property and its legal description, providing a basis for title and ownership records within the country’s property system.

The content of fasteignaskrá typically includes ownership information, parcel numbers and boundaries, addresses, property type, and physical characteristics. It also records encumbrances and restrictions tied to a property, such as mortgages, liens, easements, servitudes, and other rights that may affect how the property can be used or transferred. In addition, annotations related to legal events or changes in title may be added to reflect updates in the register.

The registry serves multiple purposes in Icelandic real estate and governance. It is used to verify who owns a property, confirm its legal description and boundaries, and identify any liens or rights that may influence a transaction. It also supports taxation, planning, and regulatory processes by providing an authoritative source of property data.

Access to fasteignaskrá varies; much information is publicly accessible through government portals, enabling due diligence in real estate transactions. Some records or documents may require formal requests, authentication, or fees, particularly for sensitive or detailed information. The fasteignaskrá is typically integrated with the national cadastral system and broader property administration workflows.