Correction of Land Registry Entries: What the current framework provides for and what options owners have
At the recent “Land Registry & Digital Property Management” conference held on June 25, 2025, renowned lawyers and engineering experts thoroughly analyzed the procedures for creating a digital land registry and the legal framework for its operation. Digital Property Management,” held on June 25, 2025, renowned lawyers and engineering experts thoroughly analyzed the procedures for correcting inaccurate entries in the Land Registry. The meeting, coordinated by Supreme Court Judge Konstantia Emmanouilidou, focused on legislative developments, out-of-court options, and the importance of registration security for every owner today.
Simpler procedures for a secure Land Registry
Eleonora Andredaki, lawyer and head of the Legal Department of the Hellenic Cadastre, highlighted recent changes in the institutional framework governing cadastral registration and the correction of entries. With the aim of completing the cadastral survey process throughout the country, the new regulations seek to enhance legal certainty, reduce bureaucracy, and foster public confidence in the institution.
Special mention was made of the electronic tools that simplify the submission and examination of applications, demonstrating that the Land Registry is evolving into a key tool for spatial development.
Judicial correction of first registration: when it is necessary and how it is done
Konstantinos Pliatsikas, lawyer at the Supreme Court, presented in detail how an initial registration containing inaccuracies can be corrected through legal action. Article 6(2) of Law 2664/1998 enables citizens to protect their rights through special legal action, provided there is a reason to do so—either due to an error in the right, the beneficiary, or the property details.
What is required to bring an action
This action may be declaratory or negative, depending on the objective: recognition of the substantive right or correction of the entry in the Land Registry. A necessary condition is the existence of a legal interest and compliance with the exclusive deadline — which expires on December 31 of the 8th year after the start of the relevant deadline, as specified in Article 1(1). 3.
The action is brought against the alleged beneficiary or his successors, with special provisions for cases of pending requests for correction.
What applies in cases “unknown owner”
When a registration bears the designation “unknown owner”, the law (Article 6 para. 3 of Law 2664/1998) provides that the procedure is carried out upon request to the Land Registry Judge, within the framework of the voluntary jurisdiction. Thus, before it is necessary to appeal the citizen with a38> normal lawsuit, has the possibility to resolve the case more quickly and economically.
However, if the application is rejected or the interested party withdraws, the case must continue with a lawsuit, which must be filed within 6 months.
Corrections without court: extrajudicial procedures
Maria Pitsaki, a lawyer from Athens, presented the out-of-court options that have been established to reduce the burden on the courts and speed up corrections to the Land Registry. Based on Articles 18, 6(4), and 19 of Law 2664/1998, the following can be corrected:
✅ obvious errors (e.g., error in the beneficiary’s name or in the KAEK),
✅ geometric data (by submitting a Topographic Diagram of Geometric Changes),
✅ or special cases concerning forest areas.
The procedure provides for electronic submission, review by the Head of the Land Registry Office, and specific response deadlines, without necessarily requiring judicial involvement.
Innovation in the correction of geometric data
Agricultural Surveyor Despoina Androulaki presented the new framework introduced by Law 5142/2024 on spatial changes. Through the electronic submission of a Topographic Diagram of Geometric Changes (TDGC) and the participation of Certified Cadastral Engineers, complete transparency and the possibility of objections by neighboring owners are ensured.
This process guarantees technical accuracy and protects the system from arbitrariness, ensuring the geospatial integrity of the National Cadastre.
Mandatory mediation before court
Finally, lawyer Natasha Gouma explained how mandatory land registry mediation now acts as a prerequisite before filing a lawsuit for registration correction. If an agreement is reached in mediation, the agreement is registered in the Land Registry and has the same effect as a court decision, avoiding lengthy and costly legal proceedings.
It is particularly important that the participation of the State and local authorities is now mandatory, although in practice there are difficulties as their representatives are not always able to reach a compromise.
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