An explanation follows of the system for electronic recording introduced in the Netherlands in 2005 and of the future system for the computerised completion of documents delivered electronically The existing legal system places specific preconditions to this e-conveyancing process. For a better understanding of the additional applicable preconditions, an explanation is provided first concerning the Dutch legal system.

Road to e-conveyancing in the Netherlands

Wim Louwman
Chief Registrar of the Land register Cadastre and Mapping Agency

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