Questions and answers
Request notarised excerpt from the land registry
There is no national land registry in Switzerland Each county is responsible for its own records.
To find out which land registry you can contact, we recommend ZBGR online:
Land registry excerpt costs
There is a fee for requesting a notarised excerpt from the land registry. The relevant fees are not regulated centrally, so costs can vary drastically. Detailed costs can be calculated using the registration fee tariff for the relevant county.
Registration costs
The relevant land registration costs depend on the type of transaction and the value involved. The detailed costs of a transaction can be calculated using the registration fee tariff for the relevant county.
What does a land registry excerpt contain?
The land registry excerpt is a complete log of all entries regarding a certain plot of land in the land registry. This usually entails:
- Plot description
- Owners
- Comments
- Provisional entries
- Easements and land charges
- Encumbrances
Who has the right to request an excerpt from the land registry?
In order to request a notarised excerpt from the land registry, you either have to be the owner of the relevant land or be able to provide a binding authorisation from the landowner.
What does a fully developed plot contain?
According to the definition, a fully developed plot of land includes the following connections up to its boundaries:
- Power cables
- Water pipes
- Wastewater pipes
- Public road network
Undeveloped plot
According to the definition, your plot is considered undeveloped if it has none of the following development criteria up to its boundaries:
- Power cables
- Water pipes
- Wastewater pipes
- Public road network
Partially developed plot
According to the definition, a plot of land is considered partially developed if one or more but not all of the development criteria below are present up to its boundaries:
- Power cables
- Water pipes
- Wastewater pipes
- Public road network
What is a cadastral map?
A cadastral map is a scale plan of a plot of land. This includes data, such as boundaries and ground cover, that can be used to more precisely estimate the condition of the plot.
Where can I find the cadastral map?
You can usually request your land’s cadastral map electronically. To facilitate easy access to the right point of contact, we recommend cadastre online: