In short
- A property sale in Romania is signed before a Romanian notary in authentic form (Civil Code art. 1244).
- You can be represented by an authentic power of attorney signed at a consulate or before a foreign notary with apostille.
- The seller pays the transfer tax: 3% if held up to 3 years, 1% if held longer (Fiscal Code art. 111).
- Inheritance: accept within one year from death; no tax if the notarial succession ends within two years, otherwise 1%.
Three steps
1. Check the property
Obtain a land book extract and the title documents, and check co-owners, mortgages, seizures and pending disputes before signing anything.
2. Arrange representation
If you cannot be present, sign an authentic power of attorney at a Romanian consulate or before a local notary with apostille, stating the exact property and powers.
3. Sign at the notary
The notarial deed is signed in Romania, the seller tax is collected and the notary requests registration of the new owner in the land book.
Documents to prepare
- Valid identity document or passport of each party
- Title document of the property (sale deed, inheritance certificate, court decision)
- Recent land book extract and the cadastral documentation
- Tax certificate from the local authority showing no outstanding local taxes
- Power of attorney, if a representative signs on your behalf
- For inheritance: death certificate and documents proving kinship
Related guides
Frequently asked questions
Official sources
- Romanian Civil Code — consolidated text (Legislative Portal)
- Romanian Fiscal Code (Law 227/2015) — consolidated text (Legislative Portal)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — notarial services at Romanian consulates
- National Agency for Cadastre and Land Registration (ANCPI)
- National Union of Public Notaries of Romania
General legal information, not legal advice. Each situation requires individual review. Cabinet de Avocatură Pantilimon Rikhárd-Árpád, based in Târgu Mureș.