Cadastral registration of property
When buying or selling registered property (real estate, utility grids, ships, and aircraft) in the Netherlands, you have to register the related notarial deeds in the cadastral public register (Basisregistratie Kadaster, BRK).
Registration of real estate
When you buy or sell real estate, the (civil-law) notary will submit the purchase agreement and the deed of delivery (in Dutch). You will receive confirmation (Kennisgeving) from the Land Registry Office Kadaster once the registration is completed.
Registration of grids
Above and below-ground utility grids such as gas, electrical, and telecommunication grids (in Dutch) should also be registered. A civil-law notary can register these with the Land Registry Office through a declaration (registerverklaring). The declaration consists of 3 elements:
- A unique cadastral code (depotnummer) referring to the network diagram
Registration of ships
You may register ships to indicate ownership of the vessel with the Land Registry Office. You may also register ships that are under construction. Every registered ship receives a unique number called a stamp (brandmerk). Registration is mandatory if you want to use your ship as collateral for a mortgage.
Registration of aircraft
Ownership of aeroplanes and helicopters (in Dutch) with a take-off weight of 450 kilogrammes or more may also be registered in the public registries of the Land Registry Office.