Announcements
Recent news and updates
Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty
We have just published the Public Sector Duty Progress on Implementation Report for the Property Registration Authority. Please click here to view the report.
Annual Report 2020
The Property Registration Authority's Annual Report for 2020 is now published and is available here.
Video guide on creating an eRegistration application
eRegistration is a secure, efficient and time saving service from the Property Registration Authority.
In this video we walk through the steps in creating a Deed of Charge and an eRegistration application.
Changes to phone numbers
From 1st September 2021, in line with ComReg changes to Non-Geographic numbers, our 0761 001610 number will no longer be available. From that date, you can contact us by telephone on 051 303000 only.
You are also encouraged to contact us by email at info@prai.ie. Your email will be acknowledged immediately and progressed as soon as possible.
Notice: Practising Solicitors - Register to lodge online Copy Instrument Applications
Notice: New and revised customer Mapping Guidelines came into effect July 1st
Click here to find details of the guidelines that have been amended.. COVID 19 – Information on PRA Services
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, remote working arrangements are in place in the PRA.
We are operating a high level of service at a reduced capacity. Some services, including copy instruments, may experience delays.
You can find our latest updates here.. eRegistration
Thank you to our customers who are using our eRegistration services, and welcome to those who have recently signed up.
We are delighted to offer the benefits of eRegistration to you and are very pleased to receive all applications created on the system.
However, we have noted that some practitioners are not submitting complete documentation to us, which can cause unnecessary delays.
You can follow our guide on creating an application on eRegistration, to help you fully complete the application process.
If you have any difficulties or require further information, our support team are happy to help; you can contact them at eRegistration@prai.ie.
Registration fee for eCharge reduced to €0
The Property Registration Authority is pleased to announce that with effect from January 1st, 2021, an application to register a charge (mortgage) lodged using the eRegistration system, will be exempt from Land Registry fees, pursuant to S.I. No. 544/2020 - Registration of Deeds and Title Act 2006 (Fees) Order 2020. This fee incentivisation measure is being introduced to promote the use of our eRegistration service and applies to charges of an entire folio property only.
Benefits of eRegistration include the facility to:
Property Alert Service
All applications for registration created under eRegistration (‘W’ application numbers) should be lodged in our Waterford office.
For more information on eRegistration visit: https://www.eregistration.ie.
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.
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
