Rewritten Title:
Iran Tackles Land Ownership Challenges: 4 Million Properties Await Official Deeds
Streamlining Property Documentation in Iran
Deputy of Property Affairs at Iran’s National Land Registry Organization, Safdar Keshavarz, revealed that approximately 4 million properties across the country still lack official ownership deeds. Speaking at a ceremony in Lorestan Province, Keshavarz outlined ongoing efforts to resolve long-standing legal and administrative hurdles in property registration.
Addressing Key Challenges
Keshavarz highlighted two major issues plaguing Iran’s property sector: unregistered lands and informal property transfers. These problems have led to complications such as unidentified real owners, incomplete land surveys, and risks of fraud and money laundering.
In response, the government has enacted two critical laws in recent years:
- The Land Survey Law – Ensuring systematic documentation of national and agricultural lands.
- The Mandatory Law – Regulating property transactions to prevent unauthorized dealings.
Progress in Land Registration
Significant strides have already been made:
- 99% of national lands have been surveyed, with deeds issued.
- 77% of agricultural land (11.6 million hectares out of 15 million) has been officially registered.
- 76% of urban and rural properties now have formal deeds, with plans to convert remaining booklet-based records into single-page certificates soon.
Modernizing Property Transactions
Keshavarz emphasized the digitization of municipal and rural administrations:
- 800 out of 1,450 municipalities now operate electronically.
- Efforts are underway to modernize over 38,000 rural administrations for digital efficiency.
Next Steps
The Land Registry is prioritizing:
- Finalizing deeds for the remaining 4 million pending cases.
- Expanding electronic services to streamline future transactions.
This comprehensive approach aims to enhance transparency, reduce legal disputes, and strengthen property rights nationwide.
