What Is a Tabular Statement? A Comprehensive Guide to Its Types, Issuing Process, and Certification

Blog updated on April 21. 2026.

The tabular statement is a legal document by which the seller authorizes the transfer of ownership rights to real estate in the land register to the buyer, in accordance with the purchase agreement. Without it, it is not possible to complete the registration of ownership in the land register.

It is issued on the basis of a purchase agreement and represents a key step for registering the new owner in the land register. It may form an integral part of the purchase agreement, or it may be a separate document issued by the seller after the buyer has fulfilled the agreed obligations.

There are two types of tabular statement:

• A conditional tabular statement, which is used when the seller enables the transfer of ownership only after full payment of the purchase price.
• An unconditional tabular statement, which allows the registration of ownership immediately, without any additional conditions or restrictions.

In practice, the conditional tabular statement is more commonly used.

Does a Tabular Statement Need to Be Certified?

In order to be legally valid, a tabular statement must be certified by a notary public. If it is included in the purchase agreement, it is legally valid because the agreement itself is subject to notarial certification.

The seller is obliged to issue the tabular statement after the buyer has fulfilled all agreed obligations, including full payment of the purchase price. Should the seller refuse to issue the tabular statement, despite the buyer having fulfilled all obligations, the buyer may terminate the purchase agreement or seek the issuance of the tabular statement through court proceedings.

What Does a Tabular Statement Contain?

A tabular statement must consist of:

• Details of the seller and buyer
• Personal identification numbers (OIB) of both parties
• An accurate description of the property in question
• The cadastral parcel number and the name of the cadastral municipality
• The seller’s consent to the transfer of ownership
• A statement that there are no further conditions or objections
• The date and place of issuance
• The seller’s signature and notarial certification

It is of utmost importance that the property details are identical to the information in the land register and the purchase agreement.

When Is the Tabular Statement Submitted?

The tabular statement is submitted after the buyer has fulfilled their obligations under the purchase agreement, most commonly after full payment of the purchase price. After that, the buyer submits the purchase agreement and the tabular statement as part of an application for registration to the land registry department of the competent court.

The tabular statement may be submitted immediately after the contract is signed (if the price has already been paid), after the last instalment is paid, through a notary public, or directly to the land registry court.

Problems with the tabular statement may arise if the seller delays its issuance after payment, which can significantly slow down the registration of ownership.

The tabular statement may be issued prior to full payment only if it is an unconditional declaration. In practice, this is rarely used as it poses a risk to the seller.

What Does a Simple Example of a Tabular Statement Look Like?

Here is an example of a simple tabular statement used to transfer ownership of real estate:

**TABULAR STATEMENT**

I, [SELLER’S NAME AND SURNAME], OIB [OIB NUMBER], residing at [SELLER’S ADDRESS], as the seller, declare the following:

On the basis of the sales contract concluded on [DATE OF CONTRACT CONCLUSION] between me as the seller and [BUYER’S NAME AND SURNAME], OIB [BUYER’S OIB NUMBER], with residence at [BUYER’S ADDRESS], as the buyer, I sold the property labeled as:

– [PROPERTY DATA: cadastral municipality, plot number, area, property description]

I declare that I fully agree that the buyer, [BUYER’S NAME AND SURNAME], as the new owner, will be registered in the land register as the owner of the specified property, without further conditions, restrictions or opposition from my side.

This statement serves as the legal basis for the registration of ownership of the property in the name of [BUYER’S NAME].

In [PLACE], on [DATE].

________________________

**[Seller’s Signature]**

**Notary public certification:**

This declaration is made in my presence and signed before me by [SELLER’S NAME AND LAST NAME].

In [PLACE], on [DATE].

________________________

Where is the tabular statement obtained?

The tabular statement is not issued by an institution as a standalone document; rather, it is drawn up with a notary public, lawyer, or real estate agency. In terms of the place of issuance, it is accordingly prepared at a notary’s office, a law firm, or through a real estate agency handling the sale. Once prepared, the tabular statement is certified by a notary public and used to register ownership in the land register.

Who pays for the tabular statement and how much does it cost?

The cost of issuing and certifying the tabular statement is generally borne by the buyer, unless otherwise agreed in the purchase agreement.

The price depends on several factors, such as the number of signatures being certified, the value of the property, and whether the tabular statement is issued separately or as part of the agreement.

Notarial certification in practice most commonly costs between 10 and 30 euros.

Why is the tabular statement important?

The tabular statement is important because without it, the buyer cannot prove their right of ownership before the land registry court. Despite full payment of the agreed purchase price and the signing of the contract, one formally becomes the owner only once ownership has been entered in the land register.

For this reason, it is important that the purchase agreement clearly defines when the seller will issue the tabular statement and under what conditions, who bears the costs, and what happens if the seller refuses to issue it.

Do you need help with the tabular statement?

If you are buying or selling a property and are unsure how to properly draw up a tabular statement, do not hesitate to contact us. Our team can help you with document verification, drawing up the declaration, and ownership registration.