Extrajudicial Adverse Possession: Steps and Requirements
Extrajudicial adverse possession allows regularizing property ownership directly at the Real Estate Registry, reducing processing time with complete legal certainty.
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Note: This content describes Brazilian notary and registry law.
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Steps and Requirements for Extrajudicial Adverse Possession in the Real Estate Registry
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What is extrajudicial adverse possession in the real estate registry and who can request it?
Extrajudicial adverse possession is the administrative recognition of real estate ownership by the real estate registrar, without requiring a judicial court lawsuit (Lei nº 6.015/1973, art. 216-A). Any possessor meeting the statutory duration of possession and legal requirements, assisted by an attorney or public defender, may apply.
What are the legal requirements for extrajudicial adverse possession?
Requirements include peaceful, unchallenged, and continuous possession for the statutory period required for the specific modality claimed, the absence of judicial opposition, proper legal grounds, and the consent or lack of objection from abutting landowners and the registered titleholder.
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