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Tulajdoni Lap

A tulajdoni lap is the official Hungarian property title extract issued by the Földhivatal, showing ownership, property details, and all registered encumbrances in three distinct sections.

The tulajdoni lap is the primary due diligence document in any Hungarian property transaction. It provides a legally definitive snapshot of the property's registered status as of the moment of issue. Every buyer, lender, and lawyer starts their due diligence by pulling a fresh tulajdoni lap.

The document is divided into three sections. Section I contains property identification: lot number (helyrajzi szám), area, type of land use, and location. Section II records the ownership history and current owners with their share proportions. Section III lists all encumbrances, restrictions, and rights affecting the property.

Key Facts

AspectDetail
SectionsI: Property details; II: Ownership; III: Encumbrances
Issued ByFöldhivatal (land registry office)
Public AccessSimplified e-TET extract via ingatlan.gov.hu
Professional AccessFull extract via takarnet.hu
ValidityReflects state at time of issue — always pull fresh

Section III is the most critical for buyers. Any jelzálog (mortgage), végrehajtási jog (enforcement order), elidegenítési tilalom (prohibition on transfer), or szolgalom (easement) appears here. A clean Section III is a prerequisite for an unencumbered purchase.

A széljegy appearing on the extract means a registration is pending — the Földhivatal has received an application but not yet processed it. A pending széljegy could indicate another buyer is already in the queue, or a new mortgage is being registered.

Common Mistake: Treating a tulajdoni lap from the previous week as current. The Földhivatal processes applications continuously, and a fresh encumbrance could have been registered overnight. Always pull a same-day extract before signing.
Expert Tip: Cross-reference the helyrajzi szám on the tulajdoni lap against the physical address and any floorplan documents — clerical errors in land registry entries do occur and are best caught before signing.

For inherited properties, the tulajdoni lap may show multiple owners with fractional shares from undivided estates. All co-owners must consent to a sale, making purchases from estates more complex.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the three sections of a Hungarian tulajdoni lap?

Section I describes the property (lot number, area, land use). Section II records current and past ownership. Section III lists all encumbrances including mortgages, easements, enforcement orders, and transfer restrictions.

How do I obtain a tulajdoni lap in Hungary?

Professionals access it via the takarnet.hu portal. The general public can request a simplified e-TET extract through ingatlan.gov.hu. Your ügyvéd will routinely pull this on your behalf during the transaction.

What is an elidegenítési tilalom on a tulajdoni lap?

An elidegenítési tilalom is a prohibition on transfer registered in Section III. It means the owner is contractually or legally restricted from selling the property without the consent of the party who registered the restriction — commonly a lender or a prior buyer.

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