jarðskrár
Jarðskrár, the Icelandic word for "earth records" or "land registries," refers to the official system in Iceland for recording ownership, encumbrances, and other rights related to real estate. This system is managed by the Icelandic National Registry (Þjóðskrá Íslands). The primary purpose of jarðskrár is to ensure legal certainty and transparency in property transactions.
These records contain comprehensive details about each property, including its unique identification number, boundaries, size, and
The information within the jarðskrár is publicly accessible, although certain sensitive details may be restricted. This