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Legalization 2025
Although the deadline for submission of applications for legalization under the old law expired on June 30, 2018, changes are coming that enable
Key condition: The facility must have been built by June 21, 2011 (when the DOF5/2011 aerial photographs were taken). This means that facilities built after that date cannot count on this “wave of legalization”.
Also, an amendment to the Construction Act (OG 145/24) was announced, which entered into force on January 1, 2025 and simplifies the construction and legalization procedure.
The state has announced that it will make the legalization process more legally stable through a new legal framework – so now is the time to act.
Legalization increases the market value of real estate: a property with proper documents passes appraisal more easily, and banks are also happy to accept it.
Illegal construction poses a legal and value risk – a building without a statement of completed condition or occupancy permit is not “clean” for sale, lending, rental or inheritance.
The documentation is now more extensive than in the case of older procedures – geodetic and architectural recordings of the constructed condition, confirmation that the object is on the orthophoto map, project documentation and expert certificates are required.
The cost of legalization is rising – professional documentation, additional requirements, and a greater degree of control mean a greater investment than in previous times.
What specifically applies to 2025?
If you have a building without the necessary permits, you must check:
- whether it meets the requirements of the spatial plan (zone, distance, height, purpose) – because without this, legalization is out of the question.
- was it built no later than 21.6.2011?
Deadlines vary – even though a new wave is announced, it doesn’t mean you have “infinite” time. Prepare the documents as soon as possible to avoid additional complications.
The process in practice – the steps you need to take
01
Situation analysis
First, check the condition of the facility: construction date, as-built condition, spatial plan, boundary conditions.
02
Hiring experts
Hire authorized experts – a surveyor who will create a survey of the completed state, an architect for project documentation, and check whether the facility meets the requirements of spatial and construction laws.
03
Submitting a request
Prepare and submit a request to the competent administrative body (county/city) for the issuance of a decision on the as-built condition
04
Finalization – registration of the object in the cadastre and land registry
After a positive decision, the property is registered in the cadastre, land registry, and you receive the “papers” you need.
05
Communal and water contributions
If it is a building with an illegal part – make sure that the utility and water contributions are paid if they are prescribed.
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