As of January 1, 2026, Georgia’s free nationwide land registration program has officially ended and will not be extended. The reform, launched by the Ministry of Justice in 2022, aimed to systematically measure land across the country, conduct cadastral work, and register property rights. Although its completion date was initially set for the end of 2025, the program has now fully concluded, ending the period during which citizens could register land free of charge.
With the termination of the program, land registration will continue only through sporadic applications submitted by individuals. Citizens who were unable to formalize ownership of their land during the systematic registration phase will still have an opportunity to complete the process, but only until January 1, 2027. Unlike the proactive, area-based approach of the systematic program, sporadic registration requires citizens to initiate the process on their own.
Sporadic registration is a paid service, in contrast to the systematic process, which was fully free for citizens. During the systematic phase, the Public Registry Agency itself gathered all necessary information, performed cadastral measurements on-site, and handled the entire process without cost to landowners. Now, individuals must file their own applications and cover the associated fees.
The specific registration fee will be determined by the Government of Georgia. However, the cost may not exceed twice the agency’s highest current service tariff. Since the existing maximum tariff is 600 GEL, the price for land registration could be set as high as 1,200 GEL. This marks a significant shift for citizens, who until now had access to a comprehensive and cost-free registration service.
