BOE-A-2026-17355 ·8 August 2026 ·Resolution not-relevant
Administrative

Land Registrars: Obligation to require prior proof of tax payment for registrations

The Directorate General for Legal Certainty and Public Faith confirms that Land Registrars may not carry out registrations without prior proof of payment of taxes established by law (Art. 254.1 of the Mortgage Law). In this specific case, the refusal to register a court order approving a settlement in an inheritance division proceeding was upheld, as the settlement and payment of Inheritance and Gift Tax had not been proven (Art. 254.1 of the Mortgage Law).

In 2 key points

  1. Prohibition of registration without prior proof of payment of taxes established by law (Art. 254.1 of the Mortgage Law). (art. 254.1)
  2. Obligation to prove the submission of the self-assessment or declaration for tax on the increase in value of urban land (Art. 254.5 of the Mortgage Law). (art. 254.5)

How it affects those involved

For individuals processing inheritance divisions or property transfers, it is essential to provide documentation proving the payment of relevant taxes (such as Inheritance and Gift Tax) before requesting registration; otherwise, the Registrar will be required to refuse registration (Art. 254.1 of the Mortgage Law). Failure to meet this requirement undermines the legal certainty of property ownership following the partition of an estate.

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2026-08-08PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.
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