Jakarta – The authenticity of land certificates is very important to avoid fraud or legal issues regarding property ownership. Land certificates serve as proof of legitimate ownership of a piece of land.
The rise in cases of fraud and land rights transfer has made some people worry whether the land certificate they possess is genuine or fake. Therefore, check out the following ways to distinguish between genuine and fake land certificates.
How to Check if a Land Certificate is Genuine or Fake
Knowing the difference between a genuine and fake land certificate can also be seen from the color of the land certificate cover. In some cases, fake covers have been found to be blue.
In fact, the cover of a genuine land certificate is green, complete with a seal and signature.
Furthermore, according to Detik Property, here are some ways to check whether a land certificate is genuine or not, both offline and online:
Check the Authenticity of the Land Certificate at the National Land Agency (BPN)
- Prepare the original certificate, ID card, and proof of last year’s paid land tax.
- Visit the nearest BPN office.
- Go to the land certificate verification counter.
- The verification fee at BPN is around Rp 50,000. Meanwhile, the time for checking the land certificate is approximately one day.
Check the Authenticity of Land Certificates via the ATR/BPN Ministry Website
To determine whether a land certificate is authentic or not, you can check the official website provided by the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN). Here are the steps: - Visit the website www.atrbpn.go.id
- Select ‘Publications’
- Select ‘Services’
- Click ‘File Verification’
- Fill in the required data such as Land Office, File Number, and others.
- Click ‘Search File’ at the bottom
- Information regarding the status of your land certificate will appear.
Check the Authenticity of Land Certificates via the BHUMI Website
According to detikcom, the authenticity of land certificates can also be checked through the BHUMI website, an interactive map website that can display land parcels registered with the ATR/BPN ministry. - Open the page https://bhumi.atrbpn.go.id/peta.
- Click the magnifying glass symbol with a plus sign at the top.
- Click on Search Field (NIB/HAK).
- Enter the name of the District/City and Village/Sub-district.
- Enter the Land Field Identification Number (NIB) or Right Number.
- Click “Search Field.” Information related to the searched land parcel will appear.
Check the Authenticity of Land Certificates through the Sentuh Tanahku App - Download the Sentuh Tanahku app from the Play Store or App Store.
- Register an account and follow the requested instructions.
- If you successfully log in, select the ‘Search Files’ service.
- Fill in the required data and click ‘Search Files’.
- If the land certificate is original and registered, the data will be displayed.
