You can apply for a pro forma registration of title in the Land Information System after the property owner has died, when a company undergoes changes, or after a divorce or a separation from a cohabiting partner.
Once the ownership has been clarified, you can take care of the property’s matters in our e-service.
After the death of the owner
When the owner of a property dies, the names of the parties to the death estate should be entered in the Land Information System. A party to the estate can apply for a clarification of ownership. When owner information is up to date, it will be easier to take care of the estate’s matters. For example, when selling a property, it is unnecessary to give the deed of estate inventory to the buyer.
You can apply for a clarification of ownership for all properties owned by an estate at the same time. You can also apply for a clarification of ownership on behalf of other parties to the estate.
If you are the sole heir, apply directly for the registration of property ownership.
How to apply for a clarification of ownership after the death of the property owner
- Apply for a clarification of ownership in the e-service (in Finnish or in Swedish). Start by selecting the property and then ‘Hae lainhuutoa’ (Apply for registration of title). Then select ‘Hae selvennyslainhuutoa’ (Apply for pro forma registration of title).
- Attach the decedent’s deed of estate inventory and a report on family relationships to the application.
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 are unable to use the e-service, you can apply for a clarification of ownership using a form (suomi.fi) (in Finnish or in Swedish). A contact person can also apply for a clarification of ownership using the same form.
When a company undergoes changes
When various changes are made in a company that owns a property, including a demerger and merger, the changed owner information can be registered in the Land Information System by applying for a clarification of ownership.
The company can submit a single application for all properties affected by the changes.
How to apply for a clarification of ownership when a company undergoes changes
- You can apply for a clarification of ownership using a form (suomi.fi) (in Finnish or in Swedish). A contact person can also apply for a clarification of ownership using the same form.
- Attach the documents related to the changes such as a demerger plan to the application. The plan must show that the property has been transferred to the receiving company. Separate attachments are not required in the case of a merger if the merger has been entered in the Trade Register.
After a divorce, separation from a cohabiting partner or division of assets
After a divorce or separation from a cohabiting partner, information about property ownership should be updated in the Land Information System.
- If the property owner does not change, you can apply for a clarification of ownership.
- If ownership changes, apply for the registration of ownership.
When ownership information is up to date in the Land Information System, no agreement on partitioning or the division of assets needs to be given to the buyer when selling a property, for example.
You can apply for a clarification of ownership with a single application for all properties affected by partitioning or the division of assets. You can apply for a clarification of ownership for yourself and on behalf of others.
How to apply for a clarification of ownership after a divorce or separation from a cohabiting partner
- Apply for a clarification of ownership in the e-service. Start by selecting the property and then ‘Hae lainhuutoa’ (Apply for registration of title). Then select ‘Hae selvennyslainhuutoa’ (Apply for pro forma registration of title). 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 are unable to use the e-service, you can apply for a clarification of ownership using a form (suomi.fi). A contact person can also apply for a clarification of ownership using the same form.
- Attach a copy of the agreement on partitioning or the division of assets to the application,
as well as a copy of a prenuptial agreement if any.
Required attachments
If you have received a request to supplement a previously submitted application, you can do this in the e-service.
Processing time
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