lagfarten

Lagfarten is a Swedish legal term that translates to "registered ownership" or "title deed." It refers to the official document that proves ownership of real estate, such as a house or a piece of land, in Sweden. This document is maintained by the Swedish Land Survey (Lantmäteriet) and contains crucial information about the property, including its boundaries, size, and any existing encumbrances like mortgages or easements.

The lagfarten serves as legal evidence of ownership and is essential for any transaction involving the property, such as buying, selling, or inheriting it. When a property is sold, the buyer must apply for lagfart to have the title transferred to their name. This process involves paying a registration fee, which is a percentage of the property's purchase price or its tax assessment value, whichever is higher.

Obtaining lagfart provides legal security for the property owner, protecting them against potential claims from others. It is a public record, meaning that anyone can, in principle, verify who the registered owner of a property is. The lantmäteriet is responsible for updating the lagfarten whenever there is a change in ownership or other relevant alterations to the property's legal status.