Rosreestr

Rosreestr, officially the Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre and Cartography (Rosreestr) (Russian: Федеральная служба государственной регистрации, кадастра и картографии (Росреестр)), is the federal agency in Russia responsible for the state registration of rights to real estate and transactions with it, maintaining the State Real Estate Cadastre, land surveying, cartography, geodesy, and monitoring land use.

Rosreestr is a subordinate agency to the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. Its activities are governed by the Constitution of the Russian Federation, federal laws, decrees of the President of the Russian Federation, resolutions and orders of the Government of the Russian Federation, regulations of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, and its own regulations.

The agency's primary functions include:

• State Registration of Real Estate Rights: Registering ownership and other rights to real estate, including land, buildings, and other immovable property. This is crucial for ensuring legal certainty and facilitating real estate transactions.
• State Real Estate Cadastre: Maintaining a comprehensive register of all real estate objects in the Russian Federation, including their characteristics, location, and boundaries. This information is essential for land management, urban planning, and taxation.
• Land Surveying and Cadastral Activities: Carrying out land surveying and cadastral activities to determine the boundaries of land plots and create cadastral maps.
• Cartography and Geodesy: Conducting cartographic and geodetic activities to create and maintain maps and geodetic networks.
• Land Use Monitoring: Monitoring the use of land to ensure compliance with land legislation and prevent unauthorized construction and other violations.

Rosreestr plays a vital role in the Russian economy by ensuring the security of property rights, facilitating real estate transactions, and providing essential information for land management and urban planning. It is a crucial component of the Russian government's efforts to improve the business climate and attract investment.