þinglýsing
Þinglýsing is the Icelandic term for the public registration and notice of rights affecting real property. It is a state-maintained system that provides a definitive record of ownership and of encumbrances on land and buildings in Iceland. The purpose is to give notice to the world and to provide legal certainty in real estate transactions by showing who may own a property and what rights others hold against it.
Registration is required for many acts to be effective against third parties. When a document that transfers
Administration and accessibility: The þinglýsing system is administered by state authorities responsible for land and property
History and modernization: The concept has ancient roots as a mechanism for public notice, but Iceland has