Have you ever come across a dream property where you would like to build the house of your dreams or an abandoned building that you would like to renovate to build your offices?
Well, if your answer is yes, we think you should read this Blog, as we are going to explain how to find out the owner of a plot of land or house.
The positive part when it comes to gathering this type of information, is that the information on all properties is in the public domain, and this will make it relatively easy to get information on the ownership of the property.
There are two ways to find out who is the owner of a plot, land or house.
How can I find out the owner of a plot of land or property by means of a nota simple?
What is a simple note?
It is a purely informative document about the ownership of a property, as well as its charges and encumbrances.
How can we get the nota simple?
- Go to https://www.registradores.org
- Go to the menu and click on “Registro” and then on “Registro de la Propiedad”.
- Click on “Nota Simple de una Finca“.
- Select the type of search that we are going to select to find the plot or property for which we want the information.
There are 4 options to obtain the Nota Simple:
- By CRU/IDUFIR (Unique Registry Code, formerly IDUFIR – unique identifier of registry property).
- By being the current owner
- By means of registry data
- By providing other data.
After these steps we will have to pay 9,02€ to obtain this information, and within 48-72 working hours we will receive the nota simple with the following information.
How to know the owner of a plot of land or property through a Registry Certificate?
What is the registration certificate?
It is a public document that is signed by the registrar and that attests to the content of the register. It is the ONLY document that could legally give us rights before third parties, individuals, legal entities, public bodies, courts and institutions. This certificate contains practically the same information as the Nota Simple but with the difference that it is a document issued by the Property Registrar and is therefore signed.
How can we get a registration certificate?
- Go to https://www.registradores.org
- Go to the menu and click on “Registro” and then on “Registro de la Propiedad”.
- Click on “Certifications” and click on “Request”.
- By CRU/IDUFIR (Unique Registry Code, formerly IDUFIR – unique identifier of the property)
- Using registry data
What information does the Nota Simple and the Registry Certificate provide us with?
- Property number
- IDUFIR or Unique Land Registry Identifier
- Data of the property
- Ownership (Name only or name with DNI depending on the age of the enclosure)
- Authorising party. Notary who attested the act
- Charges of the property or landNúmero de finca
As mentioned above, the difference between a nota simple and a certificate of registration is the legal validity, as both documents contain practically the same information, but in the event of a legal problem, the certificate of registration is signed by a state registrar and the nota simple is not.
Do you still have any further questions or would you like us to help you with this issue?
From Mar Costa de Sol we help and advise you in all matters related to the registration of property in Malaga, Marbella, Fuengirola, Torremolinos and throughout the Costa del Sol.
