This is how you can apply for the registration of property ownership

On the basis of your answers, our interactive instructions tell you how you can register the ownership of your property and which attachments you need to send. The instructions answer the most general cases, but we may still contact you and ask for additional information to solve your case.

How did you obtain the property?
Who is the seller?
Divorce or separation from cohabiting partner?
What type of a will?

If the right of ownership to a property is determined by a will, the inheritor obtains the right of ownership to the property.

If the right of use or possession to a property is determined by a will, the inheritor can use the property: 
for example, the widow(er) can use a jointly owned summer cottage. However, the inheritor does not own the property in question.

Are you the sole heir or was the estate distributed?
Is the divorce being processed?
Who is the inheritor of the property?

Apply for the registration of property ownership

Once you have received a gift, apply for the registration of property ownership, i.e. the registration of title.

  • If you have prepared a deed of gift in the Property Transaction Service, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately.
  • If you have agreed for a public purchase witness or contact person to apply for the registration of ownership on your behalf, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately. Check the e-service (in Finnish) to identify whether your application is being processed.

In all other situations, you need to apply for the registration of ownership.

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for the registration of ownership using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Guardianship and minority

If any of those who give or receive gifts is a minor or under guardianship, you need to provide the documents and permits required.

  • the guardianship decision or any decision on the right of a substitute guardian to represent a person
  • the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s permit 
  • any guardianship authorisation

Read more about guardianship on the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s website.

New owner from outside the EU or EEA

If the new property owner comes from outside the EU or EEA, you need the Ministry of Defence’s permit for the gift. Attach the permit to acquire the property and a copy of your identity card to your application.

Read more about how to apply for the permit on the Ministry of Defence’s website.

Remember to pay transfer tax, if required

If more than one property is being distributed, request the Finnish Tax Administration to issue a statement on the amount of transfer tax. Submit a transfer tax return and pay tax in the Finnish Tax Administration’s MyTax service. You do not need to attach the statement to the application.

Note: Transfer tax must be paid before you apply for the registration of ownership. If transfer tax has not been paid, penalty interest will be accumulated after applying for the registration of ownership.

Apply for the registration of property ownership

The registration of ownership can only be applied for after the deed of distribution has been signed with the public purchase witness.

Once you have signed the deed of distribution, apply for the registration of property ownership, i.e. the registration of title. You can apply for the registration of ownership using any of the following options:

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for the registration of ownership using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Remember to pay transfer tax

Request the Finnish Tax Administration to issue a statement on the amount of transfer tax. Submit a transfer tax return and pay tax in the Finnish Tax Administration’s MyTax service. You do not need to attach the statement to the application.

Note: Transfer tax must be paid before you apply for the registration of ownership. If transfer tax has not been paid, penalty interest will be accumulated after applying for the registration of ownership.

Apply for the registration of property ownership

Apply for the registration of property ownership, i.e. the registration of title, immediately after the exchange.

  • If you have completed the exchange in the Property Transaction Service, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately.
  • If you have agreed for a public purchase witness or contact person to apply for the registration of ownership on your behalf, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately. Check the e-service (in Finnish) to identify whether your application is being processed.

In all other situations, you need to apply for the registration of ownership.

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for the registration of ownership using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Acquire the attachments, if required

Attachments are not normally required.

If the party exchanging the property is an organisation, attach the organisation’s decision on the exchange to the application.

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.

Guardianship and minority

If any of the parties to the exchange is a minor or under guardianship, you need to provide the documents and permits required for the exchange.

  • the guardianship decision or any decision on the right of a substitute guardian to represent a person
  • the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s permit for the exchange
  • any guardianship authorisation

Read more about guardianship on the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s website.

New owner from outside the EU or EEA

If the new property owner comes from outside the EU or EEA, you need the Ministry of Defence’s permit for the exchange. Attach the permit to acquire the property and a copy of your identity card to your application.

Read more about how to apply for the permit on the Ministry of Defence’s website.

Remember to pay transfer tax

Submit a transfer tax return and pay tax in the Finnish Tax Administration’s MyTax service.

Note: Transfer tax must be paid before you apply for the registration of ownership. If transfer tax has not been paid, penalty interest will be accumulated after applying for the registration of ownership.

Apply for the registration of property ownership

Apply for the registration of property ownership, i.e. the registration of title, immediately after the transaction.

  • If you have completed the transaction in the Property Transaction Service, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately.
  • If you have agreed for a public purchase witness or contact person to apply for the registration of ownership on your behalf, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately. Check the e-service (in Finnish) to identify whether your application is being processed.

In all other situations, you need to apply for the registration of ownership.

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for the registration of ownership using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Acquire the attachments

If the transfer of ownership is subject to a condition (for example, the full purchase price must be paid before the transfer), attach proof of the fulfilment of the condition (e.g. a receipt of the payment of the purchase price).

If the buyer of the property is an organisation, attach the organisation’s decision on the purchase to the application.

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.

Guardianship and minority

If any of the buyers or sellers is a minor or under guardianship, you need to provide the documents and permits required for the transaction.

  • the guardianship decision or any decision on the right of a substitute guardian to represent a person
  • the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s permit for the transaction
  • any guardianship authorisation

Read more about guardianship on the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s website.

Buyer from outside the EU or EEA

If the property buyer comes from outside the EU or EEA, you need the Ministry of Defence’s permit for the transaction. Attach the permit to acquire the property and a copy of your identity card to your application.

Read more about how to apply for the permit on the Ministry of Defence’s website.

Note the right of pre-emption

The municipality or the state may have a pre-emptive right to the property. You can already apply for the registration of ownership but the final registration of title can only be granted after the pre-defined period.

Remember to pay transfer tax

Submit a transfer tax return and pay tax in the Finnish Tax Administration’s MyTax service.

Note: Transfer tax must be paid before you apply for the registration of ownership. If transfer tax has not been paid, penalty interest will be accumulated after applying for the registration of ownership.

Apply for the registration of property ownership

Apply for the registration of property ownership, i.e. the registration of title, immediately after the transaction.

  • If you have completed the transaction in the Property Transaction Service, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately.
  • If you have agreed for a public purchase witness or contact person to apply for the registration of ownership on your behalf, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately. Check the e-service (in Finnish) to identify whether your application is being processed.

In all other situations, you need to apply for the registration of ownership.

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for the registration of ownership using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Acquire the attachments

If the transfer of ownership is subject to a condition (for example, the full purchase price must be paid before the transfer), attach proof of the fulfilment of the condition (e.g. a receipt of the payment of the purchase price).

If the buyer of the property is an organisation, attach the organisation’s decision on the purchase to the application.

If the names of the parties to the death estate are not shown in the certificate of title, also provide the following attachments:

  • the deed of estate inventory
  • reports on family relationships
  • a possible will

Note: If an estate administrator or distributor has represented the seller, provide the following attachments:

  • the deed of division or estate distribution prepared by the estate administrator or distributor
  • the appointment letter of the estate administrator or distributor 
  • the parties’ consent to the transaction (a power of attorney or a sales authorisation granted by the district court)

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.

Guardianship and minority

If any of the buyers or sellers is a minor or under guardianship, you need to provide the documents and permits required for the transaction.

  • the guardianship decision or any decision on the right of a substitute guardian to represent a person
  • the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s permit for the transaction
  • any guardianship authorisation

Read more about guardianship on the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s website.

Buyer from outside the EU or EEA

If the property buyer comes from outside the EU or EEA, you need the Ministry of Defence’s permit for the transaction. Attach the permit to acquire the property and a copy of your identity card to your application.

Read more about how to apply for the permit on the Ministry of Defence’s website.

Note the right of pre-emption

The municipality or the state may have a pre-emptive right to the property. You can already apply for the registration of ownership but the final registration of title can only be granted after the pre-defined period.

Remember to pay transfer tax

Submit a transfer tax return and pay tax in the Finnish Tax Administration’s MyTax service.

Note: Transfer tax must be paid before you apply for the registration of ownership. If transfer tax has not been paid, penalty interest will be accumulated after applying for the registration of ownership.

Apply for the registration of property ownership

Apply for the registration of property ownership, i.e. the registration of title, immediately after the transaction.

  • If you have completed the transaction in the Property Transaction Service, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately.
  • If you have agreed for a public purchase witness or contact person to apply for the registration of ownership on your behalf, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately. Check the e-service (in Finnish) to identify whether your application is being processed.

In all other situations, you need to apply for the registration of ownership.

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for the registration of ownership using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Acquire the attachments

If the transfer of ownership is subject to a condition (for example, the full purchase price must be paid before the transfer), attach proof of the fulfilment of the condition (e.g. a receipt of the payment of the purchase price).

If the buyer of the property is an organisation, attach the organisation’s decision on the purchase to the application.

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.

Guardianship and minority

If any of the buyers or sellers is a minor or under guardianship, you need to provide the documents and permits required for the transaction.

  • the guardianship decision or any decision on the right of a substitute guardian to represent a person
  • the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s permit for the transaction
  • any guardianship authorisation

Read more about guardianship on the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s website.

Buyer from outside the EU or EEA

If the property buyer comes from outside the EU or EEA, you need the Ministry of Defence’s permit for the transaction. Attach the permit to acquire the property and a copy of your identity card to your application.

Read more about how to apply for the permit on the Ministry of Defence’s website.

Note the right of pre-emption

The municipality or the state may have a pre-emptive right to the property. You can already apply for the registration of ownership but the final registration of title can only be granted after the pre-defined period.

Remember to pay transfer tax

Submit a transfer tax return and pay tax in the Finnish Tax Administration’s MyTax service.

Note: Transfer tax must be paid before you apply for the registration of ownership. If transfer tax has not been paid, penalty interest will be accumulated after applying for the registration of ownership.

Apply for the registration of property ownership

Apply for the registration of property ownership, i.e. the registration of title, immediately after the transaction.

  • If you have completed the transaction in the Property Transaction Service, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately.
  • If you have agreed for a public purchase witness or contact person to apply for the registration of ownership on your behalf, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately. Check the e-service (in Finnish) to identify whether your application is being processed.

In all other situations, you need to apply for the registration of ownership.

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for the registration of ownership using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Acquire the attachments

If the transfer of ownership is subject to a condition (for example, the full purchase price must be paid before the transfer), attach proof of the fulfilment of the condition (e.g. a receipt of the payment of the purchase price).

If the buyer of the property is an organisation, attach the organisation’s decision on the purchase to the application.

Also provide the municipality’s decision to sell the property if the deed of sale does not say anything about the municipality’s decision and its legal validity.

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.

Guardianship and minority

If any of the buyers or sellers is a minor or under guardianship, you need to provide the documents and permits required for the transaction.

  • the guardianship decision or any decision on the right of a substitute guardian to represent a person
  • the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s permit for the transaction
  • any guardianship authorisation

Read more about guardianship on the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s website.

Buyer from outside the EU or EEA

If the property buyer comes from outside the EU or EEA, you need the Ministry of Defence’s permit for the transaction. Attach the permit to acquire the property and a copy of your identity card to your application.

Read more about how to apply for the permit on the Ministry of Defence’s website.

Note the right of pre-emption

The municipality or the state may have a pre-emptive right to the property. You can already apply for the registration of ownership but the final registration of title can only be granted after the pre-defined period.

Remember to pay transfer tax

Submit a transfer tax return and pay tax in the Finnish Tax Administration’s MyTax service.

Note: Transfer tax must be paid before you apply for the registration of ownership. If transfer tax has not been paid, penalty interest will be accumulated after applying for the registration of ownership.

Apply for the registration of property ownership

Apply for the registration of property ownership, i.e. the registration of title, immediately after the transaction.

  • If you have completed the transaction in the Property Transaction Service, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately.
  • If you have agreed for a public purchase witness or contact person to apply for the registration of ownership on your behalf, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately. Check the e-service (in Finnish) to identify whether your application is being processed.

In all other situations, you need to apply for the registration of ownership.

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for the registration of ownership using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Acquire the attachments

If the transfer of ownership is subject to a condition (for example, the full purchase price must be paid before the transfer), attach proof of the fulfilment of the condition (e.g. a receipt of the payment of the purchase price).

If the buyer of the property is an organisation, attach the organisation’s decision on the purchase to the application.

In addition, provide the following attachments:

  • the parish council’s decision to sell the property
  • proof of the right to sign

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.

Guardianship and minority

If any of the buyers or sellers is a minor or under guardianship, you need to provide the documents and permits required for the transaction.

  • the guardianship decision or any decision on the right of a substitute guardian to represent a person
  • the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s permit for the transaction
  • any guardianship authorisation

Read more about guardianship on the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s website.

Buyer from outside the EU or EEA

If the property buyer comes from outside the EU or EEA, you need the Ministry of Defence’s permit for the transaction. Attach the permit to acquire the property and a copy of your identity card to your application.

Read more about how to apply for the permit on the Ministry of Defence’s website.

Note the right of pre-emption

The municipality or the state may have a pre-emptive right to the property. You can already apply for the registration of ownership but the final registration of title can only be granted after the pre-defined period.

Remember to pay transfer tax

Submit a transfer tax return and pay tax in the Finnish Tax Administration’s MyTax service.

Note: Transfer tax must be paid before you apply for the registration of ownership. If transfer tax has not been paid, penalty interest will be accumulated after applying for the registration of ownership.

Apply for the registration of property ownership

Apply for the registration of property ownership, i.e. the registration of title, immediately after the transaction.

  • If you have completed the transaction in the Property Transaction Service, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately.
  • If you have agreed for a public purchase witness or contact person to apply for the registration of ownership on your behalf, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately. Check the e-service (in Finnish) to identify whether your application is being processed.

In all other situations, you need to apply for the registration of ownership.

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for the registration of ownership using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Acquire the attachments

If the transfer of ownership is subject to a condition (for example, the full purchase price must be paid before the transfer), attach proof of the fulfilment of the condition (e.g. a receipt of the payment of the purchase price).

If the buyer of the property is an organisation, attach the organisation’s decision on the purchase to the application.

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.

Guardianship and minority

If any of the buyers or sellers is a minor or under guardianship, you need to provide the documents and permits required for the transaction.

  • the guardianship decision or any decision on the right of a substitute guardian to represent a person
  • the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s permit for the transaction
  • any guardianship authorisation

Read more about guardianship on the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s website.

Buyer from outside the EU or EEA

If the property buyer comes from outside the EU or EEA, you need the Ministry of Defence’s permit for the transaction. Attach the permit to acquire the property and a copy of your identity card to your application.

Read more about how to apply for the permit on the Ministry of Defence’s website.

Note the right of pre-emption

The municipality or the state may have a pre-emptive right to the property. You can already apply for the registration of ownership but the final registration of title can only be granted after the pre-defined period.

Remember to pay transfer tax

Submit a transfer tax return and pay tax in the Finnish Tax Administration’s MyTax service. If you pay an adjustment using external funds, request the Finnish Tax Administration to issue a statement on transfer tax.

Note: Transfer tax must be paid before you apply for the registration of ownership. If transfer tax has not been paid, penalty interest will be accumulated after applying for the registration of ownership.

Apply for the registration of property ownership

Apply for the registration of property ownership, i.e. the registration of title, after the divorce.

  • If you have agreed for a contact person to apply for the registration of ownership on your behalf, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately. Check the e-service (in Finnish) to identify whether your application is being processed.

In all other situations, you need to apply for the registration of ownership.

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for the registration of ownership using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Acquire the attachments

Acquire the following attachments:

  • an agreement on the division or separation of assets
  • a receipt of the payment of an adjustment if ownership is only transferred after the adjustment has been paid
  • a copy of a prenuptial agreement, if any

If an estate administrator has been used in the divorce, also acquire the following attachments:

  • the estate distributor’s appointment letter
  • the consent of both parties to the divorce to the agreement

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.

Wait a moment

You can only apply for the registration of ownership when the divorce is being processed at the district court.

Remember to pay transfer tax

Submit a transfer tax return and pay tax in the Finnish Tax Administration’s MyTax service. If you pay compensation using external funds, request the Finnish Tax Administration to issue a statement on transfer tax.

Note: Transfer tax must be paid before you apply for the registration of ownership. If transfer tax has not been paid, penalty interest will be accumulated after applying for the registration of ownership.

Apply for the registration of property ownership

Apply for the registration of property ownership, i.e. the registration of title, after the dissolution of cohabitation.

  • If you have agreed for a contact person to apply for the registration of ownership on your behalf, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately. Check the e-service (in Finnish) to identify whether your application is being processed.

In all other situations, you need to apply for the registration of ownership.

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for the registration of ownership using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Acquire the attachments

Acquire the following attachments:

  • an agreement on the separation of assets
  • a receipt of the payment of compensation if ownership is only transferred after the compensation has been paid

If an estate administrator was used during the dissolution of cohabitation, also acquire the following attachments:

  • the estate distributor’s appointment letter
  • the consent of both parties to the dissolution of cohabitation to the agreement

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.

Apply for the registration of a right of use and possession

You can apply for the registration of a right of use and possession, i.e. a special right. You can submit your application before the will is legally valid.

You can apply for the registration of a special right in the e-service:

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for registration using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Acquire the attachments

The right of use and possession can be registered after the will has been provided for all parties to the death estate. Then, acquire the following attachments:

  • will 
  • proof of the service of the will or approval notices
  • the deed of estate inventory with attachments 
  • reports on family relationships

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.

Remember to pay transfer tax

If you use external funds in the distribution of the death estate, request the Finnish Tax Administration to issue a statement on transfer tax. Submit a transfer tax return and pay tax in the Finnish Tax Administration’s MyTax service.  You do not need to attach the statement to the application.

Apply for the registration of property ownership

Apply for the registration of property ownership, i.e. the registration of title.

  • If you have agreed for a contact person to apply for the registration of ownership on your behalf, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately. Check the e-service (in Finnish) to identify whether your application is being processed.

In all other situations, you need to apply for the registration of ownership.

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for the registration of ownership using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Acquire the attachments

Acquire the following attachments:

  • the deed of distribution with attachments
  • the deed of estate inventory and reports on family relationships, or the estate inventory confirmed by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency with attachments
  • the will, if any

You can submit your application in advance, but the registration of title cannot be granted until the distribution of the estate has become legally valid and all the attachments required have been provided.

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.

Guardianship and minority

If any of those who give or receive an inheritance is a minor or under guardianship, you need to provide the documents and permits required for the inheritance.

  • the guardianship decision or any decision on the right of a substitute guardian to represent a person
  • the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s permit
  • any guardianship authorisation

Read more about guardianship on the Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s website.

Apply for the registration of property ownership

Apply for the registration of property ownership, i.e. the registration of title.

  • If you have agreed for a contact person to apply for the registration of ownership on your behalf, you do not need to apply for the registration of ownership separately. Check the e-service (in Finnish) to identify whether your application is being processed.

In all other situations, you need to apply for the registration of ownership.

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for the registration of ownership using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Acquire the attachments

Acquire the following attachments:

  • the deed of estate inventory and reports on family relationships, or the estate inventory confirmed by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency with attachments

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.

Apply for the registration of property ownership

Apply for the registration of property ownership, i.e. the registration of title.

You can apply for the registration of ownership in the e-service:

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for the registration of ownership using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Acquire the attachments

Acquire the following attachments:

  • will 
  • proof of the service of the will or approval notices
  • the deed of estate inventory with attachments and reports on family relationships 
  • the written permission of the parties to the death estate and the widow(er) to grant the registration of title

You can submit your application in advance, but the registration of title cannot be granted until the will has become legally valid, i.e. it has been provided for all parties to the estate.

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.

Apply for the registration of property ownership

Apply for the registration of property ownership, i.e. the registration of title.

You can apply for the registration of ownership in the e-service:

Note: If you submit your application in the e-service, you need to have your attachments in electronic format before starting. The application cannot be saved as incomplete and resumed later.

If you do not have access to the e-service, you can also apply for the registration of ownership using an application form (PDF, in Finnish, suomi.fi).

Acquire the attachments

Acquire the following attachments:

  • will 
  • proof of the service of the will or approval notices
  • the deed of estate inventory with attachments and reports on family relationships

You can submit your application in advance, but the registration of title cannot be granted until the will has become legally valid, i.e. it has been provided for all parties to the estate.

Submit your attached files as pdf documents or jpeg images. If you are unable to scan your attachments, high-quality photos will also be accepted.