matrikelregistret

Matrikelregistret is a cadastral register used in several northern European countries to record information about land parcels and real property. The register assigns unique identifiers to parcels, documents official boundaries and areas, and stores associated geospatial descriptions. It may also contain data on property classification, addresses, and the dates of cadastral changes.

The primary purpose of a matrikelregister is to provide an authoritative source of information for land administration: supporting property transactions, land-use planning, taxation, infrastructure development and legal certainty about boundaries. Information in the register is typically derived from surveys, cadastral mapping and administrative procedures such as subdivision or consolidation of parcels. In some jurisdictions ownership and mortgage details are maintained in a separate land registry, while the matrikelregistret focuses on the physical and geospatial aspects of parcels.

Management and access vary by country. National mapping and cadastral authorities usually maintain the register and update it according to statutory procedures. Public access is commonly provided through online services and map interfaces, although sensitive personal data may be restricted. Legal frameworks define formal requirements for registration, the evidential weight of entries, and processes for correcting errors or resolving boundary disputes. The matrikelregistret thus functions as a foundational dataset for governance, planning and property rights.