Land Registry goes digital with €22m EU-funded overhaul
A €22 million project will modernise the Department of Lands and Surveys' information system, cutting the need for in-person visits and speeding up property transactions.
The Department of Lands and Surveys is set to modernise its Land Information System through a €22 million project, co-financed by the EU, according to the finance ministry's Directorate General for Growth. The announcement was carried by the Cyprus News Agency.
Under the plans, district land offices should see fewer personal visits as more transactions move online, with services accessible at any hour. The upgrade also covers migration of existing data and improvements to the DLS Portal, with completion targeted for the second half of 2027.
Electronic signatures and contemporary security standards are part of the package, alongside tools for statistics and reporting and automation of much of the department's internal work. The directorate said property owners, buyers, investors and businesses stand to gain, as do lawyers, valuers, architects and engineers.
What it means for residents
For anyone dealing with property on the island — buying, selling, inheriting or checking title deeds — the change promises less queueing and quicker answers, though the benefits will arrive gradually rather than at once.
- Plan around the transition. Until the new system is fully in place in 2027, some procedures may still require an office visit or manual checks.
- Keep documents ready. Electronic signatures and online submissions will matter more, so valid digital credentials are worth sorting out early.
- Watch for portal updates. Professionals and owners alike should check the DLS Portal for new online services as they roll out.
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