Important aspects of property rights registration in annexed territories

The incorporation of new territories into the Russian Federation is a historic event. Similar events often give rise to a new practice of law enforcement in such administrative subjects of the state.

In this article, we will discuss property registration in the new territories and answer the most frequently asked questions:

What is property registration?

The registration of property rights is a procedure thru which the state assigns a specific property to the ownership of a specific person.

How to register property rights in the new territories?

• Register the property in the cadastral registry. Put the property in the cadastral registry. (it can be done simultaneously with the property registration). Register the real estate object in the cadastre. (it can be done simultaneously with the registration of the property right).
• Gather the necessary documents and pay the state fee. Gather the necessary documents and pay the state fee. Collect the necessary documents and pay the administrative fee.
• Submit the application at the Property Registry, attaching the documents that confirm the right of ownership over the property. Submit the application to the Property Registry, attaching the documents that confirm the property rights over the property. Submit an application to the Property Registry, attaching documents that confirm the right of ownership over the property.
• Obtain a copy of the State Real Estate Rights Registry (REDI), which confirms the registration of the property rights over the property. Obtain a copy of the State Real Estate Rights Registry (REDI), which confirms the registration of the property rights over the property. Obtain an excerpt from the REDI that confirms the registration of the property rights over the property.

What documents are necessary?

• Identification document. Identity document. Identity document.
• Documents that establish rights over the property (court order, contract, certificate of inheritance rights, etc.). Documents that establish rights over the property (judicial act, contract, inheritance rights certificate, etc.). Documents of ownership over the property (judicial act, contract, certificate of inheritance rights, etc.).
• Other documents (each situation is individual, so it is mandatory to consult a lawyer before registering the property rights). Other documents (each situation is individual, so before registering the property right, it is mandatory to consult with a lawyer). Other documents (each situation is individual, so before registering the property rights, it is mandatory to consult a lawyer).

What is the deadline for registering property rights?

Until January 1, 2028.

What are the registration restrictions?

From March 14, 2025, to January 1, 2028, citizens of countries that are not friendly toward the Russian Federation will not be able to register their rights to real estate without special permission from the corresponding collegiate body of the new region.

Are there exceptions?

Yes, active-duty military personnel and former military personnel, foreign citizens serving under contract in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, and the family members of these foreigners are included. For these categories of people, special authorization from the collegiate body is not required.

In which subjects of the Russian Federation can the right of ownership over real estate located in the new territories be registered?

In the multifunctional centers for the provision of state and municipal services in the regions of the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR), Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), Kherson, and Zaporizhia, as well as in the multifunctional centers for the provision of state and municipal services in the city of Moscow, Moscow region, Rostov region, and St. Petersburg.