What is a property status certificate and when is it needed?

A property status certificate (estado parcelario) is a key item in many real estate procedures in Buenos Aires Province. It often arises when a notary office (escribanía), lawyer, or owner needs to establish technical and cadastral information about a parcel.

When a property status certificate is usually requested

A property status certificate may be involved in purchases and sales, property closings, estate proceedings, gifts, regularizations, and transactions where property information must be verified.

Useful information for a property status certificate

• Property deed or purchase agreement
• Property tax account
• Cadastral designation
• Previous plan, if available
• Address, locality, and district (partido)

Why consult before

Not all cases require the same scope. An initial inquiry makes it possible to review records and determine whether a property status certificate, surveying, verification, or another professional service applies.