Why is it necessary to register an apartment in the public registry? - Because ownership only belongs to you when the law recognizes it.

Buying a home is a big step - both emotional and financial. But often, once a buyer pays the price and signs the contract, they think “it’s done.” In reality, ownership only fully transfers to you when it is officially registered in the public registry.

This registration is not a mere formality - it is the legal protection of your interests and the official recognition of your property rights by the state.

Why is this so important?

• Official recognition of ownership

A registered apartment means that you are its sole and legally recognized owner. This status is confirmed by the state and legally protected.

• Avoiding disputes

If the property is not registered, you may need to prove in the future that the apartment is really yours. Especially if one of the parties starts a dispute or the contract is lost. The public registry keeps a legally reliable record that will always be on your side.

• Possibility of transactions and obtaining a mortgage loan

It is much easier to sell, give away, or mortgage a registered apartment. It is practically impossible to get a loan from a bank or use the property as collateral if the apartment is not officially registered in your name.

• Investment security

Real estate is one of the most stable investments - but only if it is legally protected. Registration is the main guarantee of your investment, whether it is a residential apartment or a property purchased for rental.

• Legacy and legal clarity in the future

Registration ensures that the apartment is passed on to your heirs correctly and without misunderstandings. This process protects both theirs and your hard-earned property.

Many people think that as soon as they sign a contract with a notary, they are already the owner. However, a purchase contract is only the basis for the transaction - it is not enough to legally formalize ownership. Until the property is registered in the public registry, the buyer cannot be considered the full owner.

Apartment registration can be done at Justice Houses, community centers, or electronically - at my.gov.ge. The process is simple, systematized, and in most cases does not require more than 1-2 business days. Express service is also available - within 1 hour or on the same day.

Registering an apartment in the Public Registry is a step that no longer leaves ownership on paper - but turns it into a real, protected, and fully-fledged asset.