{"id":17079,"date":"2026-10-02T09:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T12:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marinsbertoldi.com.br\/?p=17079"},"modified":"2026-10-02T09:00:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T12:00:57","slug":"national-property-search-a-new-perspective-on-real-estate-asset-searches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marinsbertoldi.com.br\/en\/national-property-search-a-new-perspective-on-real-estate-asset-searches\/","title":{"rendered":"National Property Search: A New Perspective on Real Estate Asset Searches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Wiuller Carlos da Silva Leite and Beatriz Vera Chagas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since August 13, 2026, it has become significantly easier to determine whether an individual taxpayer identification number (CPF) or corporate taxpayer identification number (CNPJ) is linked to real estate registered in Brazil. This is due to the official launch by the National Operator of the Electronic Real Estate Registry System (ONR) of the National Property Search, which allows simultaneous searches across the real estate registry offices integrated into the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new tool is part of the digitalization of real estate records developed by the ONR in recent years, within the framework established by Law No. 13,465\/2017, which assigned the Operator the task of integrating and computerizing the real estate registration system. Prior to this, the so-called Preliminary Search already allowed this type of investigation in just over ten states. Outside those jurisdictions, however, searches had to be conducted separately at each real estate registry office in each municipality, making the process time-consuming, costly, and dependent on first identifying the states in which the individual or company under investigation might have property registered in its name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new tool considerably expands this possibility. Currently, 3,170 real estate registry offices are available for searches throughout Brazil, while 312 have not yet joined the system. Maranh\u00e3o is, for the time being, the only state that remains entirely outside the platform. A comprehensive search covering all available states can be conducted for a fixed fee of BRL 880.13, while a targeted search can be performed by selecting only certain states, in which case the applicable fee is displayed individually when the request is submitted. The latter option may be particularly useful when there is already some indication of where the transactions involving the assets may have taken place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In practice, the tool may be useful in a variety of situations. For individuals or companies intending to purchase real estate, gaining prior knowledge of the seller’s property situation contributes to a more thorough assessment of transaction risks, as the search may reveal multiple real estate-related connections and indicate the need for further investigation. The same applies to the formation of companies, commercial partnerships, or contracts involving significant amounts. The tool is also a valuable resource for asset mapping and real estate and estate planning, helping families and companies obtain a clear and centralized overview of registered assets before structuring donations, wills, or corporate reorganizations. It may also be useful in development projects and property exchanges, where a preliminary analysis of the real estate situation of owners, partners, or construction companies can assist in assessing risks before a transaction is formalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important, however, to note that the search results do not constitute an up-to-date list of properties currently owned by the person under investigation. The system cross-references the CPF or CNPJ searched with the Personal Index maintained by the registry offices and identifies the property records in which that document is linked. This does not necessarily mean that the person is currently the owner of the property. The link may, for example, arise from a former ownership interest, a status as guarantor or usufructuary, a lease relationship, or the existence of a credit secured by a registered right over the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, in order to confirm ownership and understand the legal status of a property record, it may be necessary to obtain an updated copy of the property record and a specific encumbrance certificate. The National Property Search should therefore be understood primarily as an asset-screening tool, allowing users to quickly identify where relevant real estate information may exist and which property records warrant more detailed analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this regard, it remains necessary to determine the nature of the investigated party’s connection to the property, and the role of specialized legal counsel remains essential. Counsel is responsible for assessing the search results, identifying potential risks, determining when further investigation is warranted, and requesting the appropriate certificates for each particular situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Property Search thus represents an important advancement in the initial stage of asset investigations, as it can now be conducted centrally and provides a much broader overview of potential real estate connections involving an individual or company. This does not mean, however, that the speed of the search alone is sufficient to ensure the security of a transaction. The information obtained must be analyzed within the legal context of the transaction and, when necessary, confirmed through additional documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Marins Bertoldi Advogados<\/strong>, the Real Estate Law team provides ongoing support throughout these matters, from the initial asset investigation to the structuring of the transaction, including requesting and analyzing certificates, assessing asset mapping, monitoring risks involved in purchases and sales, development projects, property exchanges, and real estate and estate planning strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accordingly, the main contribution of the new tool is to make an important preliminary stage more accessible, whereas previously it could be laborious and time-consuming. The true benefit, however, lies in combining the information obtained with real estate legal expertise, enabling safer and more well-founded decision-making.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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