The National Assembly has adopted an amendment to the Real Estate Cadastre Act (ZKN-A), introducing simplified cadastral procedures, reduced bureaucracy, and enhanced digital connectivity between institutions. The reform enables faster property registration, greater independence for surveyors, a new authorization system for land valuation, and stronger integration between the cadastre and the land register. Its main goal is to increase transparency, efficiency, and digitalization of Slovenia’s real estate records management system.
On September 25, 2025, the National Assembly adopted the amendment to the Real Estate Cadastre Act (ZKN-A) with 54 votes in favor and 22 against. The amendment introduces major changes in the field of property registration, aiming to simplify cadastral procedures, reduce administrative burdens, and improve digital connectivity between institutions. The law will enter into force 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette and will apply four months later.
According to Miran Gajšek, State Secretary at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning, this represents an important step toward a more efficient system that will ease the workload of both surveying companies and the Surveying and Mapping Authority of the Republic of Slovenia.
Less Bureaucracy and Faster Procedures
One of the key innovations is the simplification of replacement construction procedures – it will now be possible to delete an existing building and register a new one simultaneously. The collection of personal data about property owners will also be simplified, as such data will be automatically obtained from official registers without the need for additional documentation.
Greater Independence for Surveyors
Surveying companies will gain direct access to the Kataster information system, enabling them to independently obtain the necessary documents for preparing cadastral surveys. This change will significantly shorten processing times and reduce dependence on the Surveying and Mapping Authority as an intermediary.
Introduction of a New Land Valuation System
The amendment introduces an authorization system for land valuation, based on examinations, mandatory training, and a public register of authorized professionals. The Surveying Authority will supervise the correctness of the procedures and may revoke authorizations in cases of irregularities.
Stronger Connection with the Land Register
Another significant change is the enhancement of electronic connectivity between the land register and the cadastral information system. The cadastre will now allow direct access to annotations of prohibitions, such as restrictions resulting from unauthorized constructions.
Alignment with Spatial Legislation
The law also introduces numerous alignments with other related regulations, particularly in the field of spatial planning. New guidelines are established for parcel marking, boundary modifications, and exceptions for certain court-prepared surveys. In some cases, the marking of regulated boundaries may be postponed for up to five years in planned spatial developments.
Digital Transformation of the Cadastre
The ZKN-A amendment represents an important step toward the digitalization of Slovenia’s cadastral system. Modernized procedures will ensure faster, more transparent, and user-friendly property data processing. The reform is expected to simplify work for property owners, designers, surveyors, municipalities, and investors who often face time-consuming and fragmented procedures.
With this reform, Slovenia moves closer to the goal of a fully digitalized and efficient real estate records management system.
Source: Media N24
