When implementing its functions, the state exercises control over various spheres of life of its citizens, takes into account the condition and ownership of their real estate. This function is performed by Rosreestr and its territorial bodies, the Cadastral Chamber.
Currently, there is a new procedure for registering real estate, as well as another register containing the specified documented information. Changes in legislation in this part have radically reformed the existing system of accounting and registration of rights, however, today it is too early to draw conclusions about the effectiveness of these changes.
It is necessary to distinguish between state registration of rights to real estate, which includes apartments, and its accounting. In the first case, the state recognizes the emergence, termination, transfer, change or limitation of rights to property[1]. Registration of rights occurs by making the necessary entry in the Unified State Register of Real Estate (USRN) with the assignment of a unique digital code and is the only confirmation of the existence of such a right[2].
What is the cadastral number of an apartment
Any property is subject to cadastral registration and registration in Rosreestr, about which the corresponding notes are made in the Unified State Register of Real Estate (hereinafter referred to as “USRN”). This confirms the existence of an object with specific characteristics within the legal framework. When entering information about an object into the Unified State Register of Real Estate, it is assigned a unique digital code, namely a cadastral number , the main identifier that does not change and is not repeated over time and on the territory of the Russian Federation. However, a cadastral number is not a random set of numbers and symbols; in order to determine it and assign it to each property, Rosreestr carries out a cadastral division of the entire territory of the Russian Federation.
Number in the cadastre and what it looks like
All properties are unique. In order for the state to successfully keep records of them, there is a register. In it, land plots, apartments, residential and non-residential buildings, buildings and other structures are assigned a specific number. The digital code in the register confirms the official existence of the property.
The cadastral number carries a specific digital code that each property receives. It looks like a set of numbers that is unique and never changes. The numbers in the number are not randomly located; each carries specific information:
- Using the first two numbers, you can check the county in which the property is located.
- Using the next two you can see the area.
- Next, two numbers decipher the quarter.
- Based on the latest numbers, the cadastral address of the apartment will become known.
The number of digits varies and depends on the location. In large cities, the digital code can be formed from longer combinations of numbers.
The registration number carries specific data about the location of the property: block, district, district. It is presented as a set of numeric blocks separated by a colon.
A registration number is assigned at the time of registration with the state cadastre, drawing up a construction plan, issuing a passport in a new building. The new owner has no opportunity to change it. The number changes only when the property is divided into shares, combined with another premises, or the area of the property changes through redevelopment.
What does the cadastral number of an apartment or cadastral division of the territory consist of?
The territory of our country is divided into cadastral districts, which are assigned unique registration numbers and names. In turn, districts are divided into districts, which are also divided into blocks, within the boundaries of which real estate objects are located (with the exception of objects located on the territory of several cadastral division units). So, a cadastral number is a set of registration numbers of cadastral division units and the serial number of an object, separated by colons. For clarity, let's look at the structure of the cadastral number of an apartment using a specific example.
The apartment is located at the address: Moscow region, g.o.g. Podolsk, st. Kirova, 4, apt. 358 (in fact, such an apartment does not exist, it is an administrative building, but this does not affect the visualization of the construction of cadastral numbers). And so, the cadastral number of the apartment is 50:55:0030221:358 , what does this mean? 50 is the number of the cadastral district, in our case it is the Moscow region; 55 – the number of the cadastral district in the district, namely the city. Podolsk; 0030221 – number of the cadastral quarter in the district; But 358 is directly the serial number of the property (in our case, an apartment) in the block.
By the way, the cadastral number is never reused, i.e. If a property is removed from the cadastral register, its unique identifier cannot be transferred to another.
No mortgage record
Problem.
In order to issue money to the borrower, the bank must make sure that the real estate is pledged. A mortgage registration record is a guarantee that the property cannot be sold, donated or exchanged without the consent of the mortgagor (credit institution). In the extract from the EGRN, the entry about the mortgage is on the second sheet, and the entry number is also on the back of the mortgage. If the registrar does not deposit it for some reason, the borrower will not receive the loan.
Solution.
When an important deal is at stake, it is better to go directly to the Reception Office and find out why there is no mortgage record. Such misunderstandings are quickly corrected, since otherwise the registration authority is responsible for the consequences of errors.
Where to get the cadastral number of the apartment
The cadastral number of an apartment is its main characteristic when registered in the Unified State Register of Real Estate; accordingly, you can find it out by using the services of Rosreestr and there are several ways to do this.
Find out the cadastral number of the apartment through the MFC or Rosreestr
The cadastral number of an apartment can be found by its address by receiving an extract from the Unified State Register of Real Estate about the property, which can be ordered by contacting the territorial office of Rosreestr or the MFC. If the apartment is located in another region, you must contact the extraterritorial branch of the MFC. You can submit an application in person at the branch, by post or electronically (submission through State Services is also possible). However, this method has two significant disadvantages: the execution time ( up to three days ) and its cost ( for individuals it is 350 rubles - electronic form, 870 rubles - paper ). True, by ordering such an extract, you receive an official document suitable for use at the place of requirement. In addition to the cadastral number of the apartment, the extract from the Unified State Register will indicate: address, area, cadastral value, information about copyright holders, etc.
Find out the cadastral number of an apartment by address online and for free
Often, the cadastral number of an apartment needs to be found out for information purposes, i.e. receiving an official document is not required, and accordingly there is no point in paying and waiting for an extract. You can find out the cadastral number of an apartment by address online and for free using the online services of Rosreestr (link). While in the electronic services section, you must select “Reference information on real estate online .
You will be asked to search for a property using one of several criteria:
- by cadastral number;
- by conditional number;
- according to the previously assigned number;
- on rights/restrictions;
- by the address.
Choose the method that is most convenient for you (in the context of this article, this is the last one “at the address”), enter the necessary data and click “Generate a request” .
In real time, the system will provide information about the property located at the specified address. In addition to the cadastral number of the apartment, by opening the active tab you will find out: its cadastral value, area, status, type, registration date, inventory number, etc.
Using this method, you will not find out the full names of the copyright holders of the apartment, but you will receive information about the rights and restrictions, i.e. There is more than enough information “for free and online”.
Detailed instructions
There are several ways to find out the cadastral number of an apartment. Each of them is individual and has a number of significant advantages.
Let's look at each of them in more detail.
Direct appeal
You need:
- collect all the documents you have for the apartment;
- pay a state fee in the amount of three hundred rubles;
- write an application to obtain a cadastral number;
- go to the cadastral chamber of your municipality and submit documents there;
- the last stage is a week-long wait for a response to your application.
Now let's talk about the nuances of this method.
First, these are the documents you need to provide . Of course, the most important document of any person is an identity passport. Make a photocopy of the pages of your passport that indicate your place of registration, as well as a double-page spread with a photograph.
You also need to provide all documents proving that you are the owner. This could be a certificate of ownership, a gift deed in your name, and so on. These documents must also be photocopied.
Be sure to, if available, provide the cadastral chamber with your cadastral passport and cadastral plan. You will also need to fill out an application. It can be written on A4 sheet with legible handwriting or printed on a computer. You can ask for a form with an example of drawing up an application at the cadastral chamber of your municipality.
Do not forget to attach a document confirming payment of the state fee.
This method will certainly suit older people , or those who cannot turn to the Internet for help. But, as you know, this is the age of new technologies and if you are a confident PC user, then it will not be difficult for you to obtain the cadastral number of an apartment in another way.
Via the Rosreestr website
You'll need:
- go to the official website of Rosreestr;
- register on it;
- in the site search, enter “cadastral number”;
- find the services you need from the listed services;
- fill out the form provided by the site;
- write an application on the provided electronic form;
- send a service request and wait for notification of acceptance of the application to your email.
This method is suitable for people who are busy at work from morning to evening and who are not able to come to the cadastral chamber in person.
The wait for a response to such a service is not the standard seven days, but ten . You will be notified of any progress on your application or problems with missing information via your email.
All of these methods are equally good in different situations, so don’t be afraid to use them.
By the address
There are situations in life when you need to find out the cadastral number of an apartment immediately and you simply do not have time to wait for a response to your application. Such situations may be due to various circumstances. This could be an urgent purchase and sale transaction, or other equally important factors.
The legislator, while developing the possibility of providing such a service as obtaining a cadastral number, also thought through the possibility of such cases occurring. Since 2012, you can check the cadastral number of an apartment within a few minutes if you are in front of a computer equipped with Internet access.
The ability to easily and quickly obtain information about the cadastral number of a premises is provided by the cadastral chamber itself. To implement this method you need:
- enter “cadastral map” in the search bar of your browser;
- follow the provided link;
- indicate your location in the search column, namely the subject, city;
- enter the address you are looking for on the map;
- point to the object suggested by the map;
- Find yours in the list of listed apartments and click on the number with the cursor.
So, the number is in front of you on the screen. This is how you can easily solve the problem of obtaining a cadastral number in just a few minutes.
Why do you need to know the cadastral number of the apartment?
Knowing the cadastral number of an apartment is necessary in anticipation of a purchase and sale transaction, for paperwork, and also to avoid fraud. Knowing the cadastral number of the apartment, you can check the fact of its registration in Rosreestr, and also make sure of the following:
- Correspondence of the cadastral number to the apartment address;
- Compliance of areas;
- Whether the property right is registered or not (are there any restrictions);
- You will find out the cadastral value of the apartment, and, accordingly, the tax rate on such property (read about this in our article: “Tax rate based on cadastral value”).
Do not make a transaction with property without checking its “purity”, because, as can be seen from this article, it is not at all difficult. Don’t be too lazy to use any of the proposed methods to check the cadastral number of an apartment by its address or other characteristics. Subsequently, this will save your nerves and money, and perhaps protect you from scammers.
How to determine the code in the cadastral register
If for some reason the apartment’s registration number is not yet known, you can find out such data in several ways:
| Method | Service cost | Required documents | Information issuance time |
| Online | For free | Know the address of the desired object | Instantly |
| Personal appeal | Paid | Passport, purchase and sale agreement | 7 days |
| View in documents | For free | Purchase and sale agreement (donation, lease) | 5–30 minutes |
When is it assigned?
The rules and conditions for obtaining are specified in Article 14 of Federal Law No. 218 “On State Registration of Real Estate”.
The basis for the appearance of a cadastral number may be:
- Acts of state executive authorities, city councils, village councils, within their competence, on conducting such accounting.
- State registration of property rights based on title documents.
- Acts on the privatization of residential premises.
- Relevant judicial acts that have entered into force.
- The creation or termination of the existence of a capital construction project.
If the apartment was redeveloped, there is an obligation to officially register such activity. The result is a new cadastral number with updated information about the new area.
Important!
- An application to correct an error is submitted by interested parties: owners, parties to the transaction, as well as people whose rights may be violated due to an error.
- A typo will be corrected in three days, a typo will be corrected in five.
- If the Russian Federation refuses to correct errors due to insufficient grounds, the problem will have to be resolved through the court. This is a long, expensive and not always productive path. It is better to understand the nature and causes of the error and try to correct it peacefully, in a responsive manner.
- It is better to check real estate documents not when preparing for a transaction, but in advance. This will save you from worry and haste if an error is detected.
