Buying a home in Valencia isn’t complete until the property is legally registered in your name. This step finalizes ownership, protects your rights, and ensures your property is officially recognized by the Spanish state.
At Borderless Lawyers, we manage the full registration process so your name appears correctly and securely in all public records.
🖋️ Step 1: Sign the Public Deed at the Notary
This is the official transfer of ownership:
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You or your lawyer (via POA) sign the escritura pública de compraventa
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Notary confirms legal compliance and witnesses final payment
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You receive an authorized copy of the deed (copia autorizada)
✅ This deed is the foundation for registering your name.
📤 Step 2: Pay Property Transfer Taxes
Depending on the property:
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Resale: 10% Transfer Tax (ITP)
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New build: 10% VAT + 1.5% Stamp Duty (AJD)
These taxes must be paid within 30 days of the notary signing.
✅ We file and pay the taxes directly on your behalf.
🗂️ Step 3: Submit Deed to the Land Registry
Once taxes are paid, the Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad) updates:
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New owner name
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Legal description of the property
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Registration number and filing date
Registration usually takes 2 to 4 weeks.
✅ We monitor progress and confirm completion with a nota simple extract.
📍 Step 4: Update the Cadastre
The Catastro is a separate database used for:
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Property tax (IBI)
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Plot boundaries and square meters
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Local government records
✅ We notify the Dirección General del Catastro and submit supporting documents.
🔌 Step 5: Update Utilities and Community Records
We help you:
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Register utilities (water, electricity, gas) in your name
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Notify the comunidad de propietarios (if applicable)
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Set up standing orders for taxes and community fees
✅ This ensures smooth transition and avoids service interruptions.
📁 Final Deliverables You Receive
After we complete registration, you receive:
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Title deed (notarized and registered)
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Proof of tax payments
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Land Registry certificate (nota simple)
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Catastro update confirmation
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Utility and HOA documentation (if applicable)
💬 Final Word
Registering your property in Valencia is the final legal step that secures your investment. Without it, you are not officially recognized as the owner.
At Borderless Lawyers, we handle the full registration process — so you don’t miss deadlines, risk fines, or lose legal rights.
📞 Contact us now to ensure your Valencia property is legally registered in your name — accurately and on time.