From 17 March 2026 new rules are in force which significantly simplify the procedure for disclosing property rights acquired through inheritance or recovery. The possibility was introduced to apply for an entry in the perpetual book through a notary, which eliminates the need for the heirs to initiate proceedings independently.
The basis of the changes introduced is the amendment of the provisions of the Law on Notariat and the Land Books and Mortgages Act. Journal of Laws of 2025, item 1793. In accordance with the new rules, the notary shall, acting at the request of the rightholder, draw up the relevant minutes documenting the request for an alert and information on the assets to be inherited, which shall be disclosed in the perpetual book. This applies to property rights located in Poland.
The new regulations cover not only property ownership rights, but also perpetual use and cooperative property rights. In practice, this means that after drawing up the certificate of succession, the person concerned may immediately initiate the procedure for updating entries in the perpetual book – directly with the notary. The cost of this activity will be around 500 PLN, additional court fees should be added to this amount.
An important element of the reform is also the obligation for the notary to immediately forward the application to the eternal court through the electronic system. This should be done at the latest on the date of the minutes, provided that the legal consequence has been properly documented.
The solutions introduced are aimed at speeding up proceedings, increasing the security of legal transactions and reducing formalities on the part of heirs.