The new function is in the context of implementing the "Electronic Real Estate Transfer File" to which notaries have expressed objection refraining to draw up contracts in this particular category, as early as mid-November 2023. Specifically, the notaries are reacting to the "Digital contract" which will replace the paper according to the provisions of the competition run by the Ministry of Digital Governance.
The procedure in detail
Citizens and notaries through the new service at https://akinita.gov.gr will be able to receive a transcript (or justified rejection) within one working day, provided that no previous deed is pending on the same property and secondly, the fees are paid by credit/debit card.
The bureaucratic steps are significantly reduced by using the Transfer File since 4 supporting documents are not required:
1) The TAP Non-Debt Certificate
2) The ACD version (Excerpt of Land Registry)
3) The Application for Registration
4) The Contract Summary
Physical presence at Land Registry Offices is also abolished for those who use the Transfer File. Finally, it is emphasized that the Property Number Code (KAEK) is "locked" for the duration of the transaction in order to increase security in transactions.
The steps to use the platform for notaries:
- Log in as a Notary and invite parties
- Interoperable extraction of supporting documents
- Digital copy of contract without handwritten references
- Calculation of fees for the buyer
- Registration of a deed in the Land Registry
- Application progress tracking in real time
The steps to use the platform for citizens:
- Login as a citizen and accept the invitation from the notary public
- Selection of the property for sale by the contracting party/seller
- Payment of fees by the buyer and registration in the Land Registry
