Frequently asked questions for notarial issues

The Notary is a public official who has editorial responsibility for estate transfer contracts (purchase, donation inter vivos or mortis causa, parental benefit, heritage acceptance etc.), copies issuing and record keeping.

For the execution of a sale and purchase contract, the following documents are required from the seller:

1. Tax clearance certificate of the transferor
2. Social security clearance certificate (EFKA – AMOE, 20-year OA)
3. Electronic ENFIA certificate for the last six (6) years
4. Title deeds and land registry registration certificates
5. Notarial power of attorney
6. Tax Identification Number (TIN) / Tax Office / ID card or passport of the seller
7. Topographic diagram accompanied by the engineer’s declaration in accordance with Laws 651/1977 and 1337/1983, as well as an extract from the ratified forest map (EGSA 1987)
8. Certificate of submission of the topographic diagram to the Cadastre (KHD code)
9. Floor plan reflecting any unauthorized constructions, including the relevant declaration where applicable
10. Completion declaration under Law 4495/2017
11. Electronic Building Identity
12. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the property
13. Cadastral extract and cadastral diagram
14. Copy of the building permit
15. Regional authority permit (if applicable)
16. Certificate from TOEV or OAK (for agricultural plots)
17. If the property was included in the city plan after 1983:
    a) Certificate from the Urban Planning Authority confirming submission of ownership declaration, and
    b) Certificate confirming no outstanding contributions in land or money
18. Lease agreement, if the property is leased

From the buyer, an identity card or passport and a Tax Identification Number (TIN) are required

It is noted that the above supporting documents may vary depending on each case; for this reason, please contact us before proceeding with their collection

To draw up a purchase contract, the costs concern:

a) Τhe transfer of property tax in the taxation office which is 3% on the greater value indicated in the contract.
b) Notary fees.
c) Lawyer’s fees.
d) Registration fees or registration of the contract in the Land Registry or Land Office in the area where the property is located.

Yes, anyone (seller or buyer) does not need to be present at the signing of the contract. In this case, a drafted notarized power of attorney to a Greek notary or Greek consulate abroad should be prepared to which the command is given to a third party lawyer (or not) to sign the relevant contract.

Yes, an attorney is required for the legal control of the property. The lawyer will check at the competent Land Registry or Land Office to detect any charges on the property (mortgage, underwritings, seizures, claims etc.)

Yes, if someone wants a thorough check of the property gained, in terms of planning.

Yes, despite the fact that one has no income in Greece, it is required each year for an accountant to declare the property acquired, at the taxation office and pay the related property tax.

This is not required but someone could wish to draw up a Will and to give this to the custody of a Greek notary for property acquired in Greece.