äganderättsdokument

Äganderättsdokument are legal documents that establish and prove ownership of property. In Sweden, these documents are crucial for real estate transactions and serve as the official record of who holds title to a particular piece of land or building. The most common type of äganderättsdokument for real estate is a lagfart, which is a registration of ownership with the Land Survey (Lantmäteriet).

A lagfart is obtained when someone purchases a property. The buyer must apply for a lagfart within three months of acquiring the property. This process involves submitting a purchase agreement and paying a stamp duty, known as stämpelskatt. The lagfart then formally records the new owner's name and details of the property in the public land registry. This registration provides legal certainty and protects the owner's rights against third-party claims.

Beyond real estate, äganderättsdokument can also apply to other forms of property, such as vehicles or intellectual property. For example, a vehicle registration certificate serves as proof of ownership for a car. In cases of inheritance, documents like a testament or a declaration of inheritance can function as äganderättsdokument, outlining the transfer of property to heirs. The purpose of all äganderättsdokument is to provide clear, verifiable evidence of ownership, which is essential for legal and financial transactions.