Announcements
Recent news and updates
Establishment of Tailte Éireann
We are informing our customers and stakeholders about the establishment of Tailte Éireann, a new State entity, which will bring together land and property information services in the State, including registration, valuation, and surveying services. Read more...
Annual Report 2021
The PRA Annual Report for 2021 is now available.
Launch of new publication for historical researchers
Introduction to the Memorials and Transcription Books at the Registry of Deeds.
October Outreach Events at the Registry of Deeds
The Registry of Deeds Archive Services will host a talk as part of Dublin’s Festival of History on 4 October and will provide tours of the building to celebrate Open House on 15 October, click for full details.
Statement on our Integrity Framework 2022
Over time, the PRA has undertaken a significant body of work in embedding integrity in our organisation. Rooted in this work, is our mission to safeguard property rights and transactions in Ireland and provide a system of registration of title to land which is accurate, reliable and readily accessible. This is achieved by having in place an overarching, comprehensive and sustainable framework for driving integrity in the organisation and in the provision of our services. The PRA’s Statement on our Integrity Framework highlights a number these policies and initiatives and is available here.
Book an appointment for our public counters
Our Chancery Street, Roscommon and Waterford public counters are open for advanced bookings.
You can book an appointment to visit one of our public counters on our online booking site.
Further information on changes to the access procedures to our public counters is available here.
New PRA mailing list
Do you want to receive information emails from us on topics such as event invitations, service updates or research opportunities?
You can subscribe to the PRA mailing list here
Electronic Signatures and Registered Land
The Electronic Commerce Act 2000 (Application of sections 12 to 23 to Registered Land) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 55 of 2022) was signed into law by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications on 9th February 2022.
This statutory instrument applies the specified provisions of the Electronic Commerce Act 2000 to the law governing how an interest in registered land may be created, acquired, disposed of or registered. Click here for more.
Notice: Land Registration Rules 2021 (S.I. No. 726/2021)
Click here to find details of the Land Registration Rules 2021 - S.I. No. 726/2021 - Land Registration Rules 2021 (irishstatutebook.ie)
Notice: Registration of Deeds Rules 2021 (S.I. No. 727/2021)
Click here to find details of the Registration of Deeds Rules 2021 - S.I. No. 727/2021 - Registration of Deeds Rules 2021 (irishstatutebook.ie)
Notice: Practising Solicitors - Register to lodge online Copy Instrument Applications
Property Alert Service
The Property Alert Service is a free service available to all. Property is usually the most valuable asset people own.
It can be sold and mortgaged to raise money and can therefore be an attractive target for fraudsters.
The PRA have introduced the Property Alert Service in order to help deter and detect potential property fraud. Read More.
See here for a list of Archived Recent Announcements that were formerly on our homepage..
The Property Registration Authority (PRA) is the State organisation responsible for the registration of property transactions in Ireland. Our role is to provide a system of registration of title (ownership) to land, which is comprehensive and readily accessible. The PRA manages and controls the Land Registry and the Registry of Deeds and also operates the Ground Rents Purchase Scheme. Read more
The Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 (effective date 1st September 2015) is designed to provide information to the public about lobbying of designated public officials on specific policy, legislative matters or prospective decisions. See more
