Land Register Extract in Vaud
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In the canton of Vaud, the land register extract is ordered from the office responsible for your commune. This page shows what the extract contains, how to find the responsible office, and how ordering works.
| Responsible office | The regional office responsible for your commune — listed on vd.ch |
|---|---|
| Fee | Under the cantonal tariff, set by the responsible office |
| Order / access | In writing to the responsible office, with the parcel's designation (geo.vd.ch) |
This page explains publicly accessible registers and does not constitute tax, legal, construction, or financial advice. Consult a qualified professional for legal or tax questions.
Why the land register extract matters when checking a property in Vaud
The land register extract shows who owns a parcel and which easements, mortgages, or notations encumber it — information the PLR cadastre does not provide. In the canton of Vaud, several regional offices keep the land register.
What the land register extract shows
The extract states the owner, any easements (such as rights of way or utility easements), land charges, and mortgages. Only the certified extract carries legal force; an informal enquiry is for orientation only.
Finding the responsible office
The land register is kept regionally in the canton of Vaud; the office responsible for each commune is listed on vd.ch's land register services page.
Ordering the extract
The certified land register extract is ordered in writing from the responsible office; the request needs the parcel's designation, which is searchable on geo.vd.ch.
Who may order an extract
Owners, and persons showing a legitimate interest or a power of attorney from the owner, receive the full extract. The exact fee is set by the responsible office under the cantonal tariff.
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The four honesty states
Every fact in an alpflo register brief carries exactly one of these states.
Confirmed in an official Swiss register. Direct source.
Register queried; nothing on this parcel. The absence is documented.
Derived from a model or an API: real, but not directly from the register. Please verify.
Hit an edge case. Stated honestly at the boundary, never silently discarded.
Frequently asked questions about the Vaud land register
Where do I order the land register extract in Vaud?
From the regional office responsible for your commune; the full list of services and contacts is on vd.ch.
What do I need to order it?
The parcel's designation (searchable on geo.vd.ch) plus proof of ownership, a legitimate interest, or a power of attorney from the owner.
Does an informal enquiry carry legal force?
No. Only the certified land register extract carries legal force; an informal enquiry is for orientation only.
How is this different from the PLR extract?
The land register extract shows private-law relationships — ownership, easements, mortgages. The PLR extract shows public-law restrictions such as zoning and building lines.
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What the public registers hold for an address — the parcel, the PLR cadastre, building data — alpflo compiles on request into a register brief for a specific property, every fact with its official source. Invoiced. A brief is written in German or French, for a German- or French-speaking commune — there is no English edition.
On request · invoiced · every fact with its source.