Anyone who wants to check ownership, encumbrances or property data often needs a current land register extract. Online, the shortest route is via JustizOnline, the digital service of the Austrian justice system. It is still important, however, to select the correct document before paying: a full extract is not necessary for every simple question.
Do not rely on older search results for prices. Statutorily set fees can be adjusted; what matters is the total amount shown in the service for the selected document after the initial query.
What is shown in the land register extract?
A land register entry is divided into several sheets:
- A-sheet: Property number, use, area and address as well as certain rights and public-law restrictions.
- B-sheet: Owners, their shares and the associated legal facts.
- C-sheet: Encumbrances such as liens and easements together with legal facts.
Before buying land or a flat, therefore, not only the name in the B-sheet should be of interest. Rights, restrictions and encumbrances are also essential. The guide to hidden additional costs when building a house complements the financial preparation.
Order a land register extract via JustizOnline
- Go to JustizOnline and open the land register search.
- Search by town and address. Alternatively, you can use cadastral municipality (KG) and entry number (EZ) or the property number.
- Carefully check whether the property you are looking for is actually displayed.
- Choose a current full extract or the partial extract you need.
- Sign in with ID Austria to purchase the document and check the document type and the displayed total price.
- Pay with an offered payment method and download the document immediately after purchase. Also save the order confirmation.
Full extract or partial extract?
| question | Appropriate choice |
|---|---|
| Current complete legal status | Full land register extract |
| Who is registered as owner? | Partial extract B-sheet |
| Which liens or easements exist? | Partial extract C-sheet |
| Which property details are registered? | Partial extract A-sheet |
For a planned purchase, a single sheet is usually insufficient because ownership, property details and encumbrances must be assessed together. An extract shows entries but does not replace a professional review of a purchase contract or unclear rights.
When is JustizOnline not sufficient?
According to JustizOnline, historical land register extracts and certain older deeds are currently not directly available via the simple land register query. In such cases, billing offices authorized by the Ministry of Justice or inspection at the competent court may be options. Notaries and lawyers also have access.
Not every commercial provider is unscrupulous; however, additional service fees can differ from the official document price. Therefore check the domain, imprint, scope of services and total price. Pay particular attention to whether you only need a current extract or are commissioning a paid additional service. General warning signs are explained in the article Recognizing fake shops before payment.
Quick check before purchase
- Does the property clearly match the address, KG, EZ or property number?
- Do you need a full extract or just a specific sheet?
- Is the provider the Austrian judiciary or a clearly identified billing office?
- Is the total price visible before completion?
- Have you permanently saved the PDF and the confirmation?
For a property purchase, difficult-to-understand encumbrances or disputed ownership, the document should be checked by an expert body. This service article does not replace legal advice.
Sources and further information
- JustizOnline: FAQ on the land register query
- oesterreich.gv.at: Land register extract before buying a property
- Vienna Chamber of Labour: Structure of the land register
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