Starting June, the Cadastral Certification will be Exclusively Digital in Paraguay.

Starting June 2, 2025, all applications for cadastral certification in Paraguay must be processed exclusively in digital format through the Electronic File System (SIEE), as announced by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). This measure marks a new milestone in the modernization process of the National Cadastre Service (SNC) and puts an end to the acceptance of paper applications, which will be accepted only until May 30 of the same year.

The cadastral certificate is an essential document in real estate transactions in the country. It certifies the physical, legal, and economic data of a property, such as its location, surface area, cadastral value, and use, among others. Its presentation is mandatory in deeds involving the creation, transfer, or modification of real estate rights, and the information contained therein must be reflected in said notarial documents.

The decision to move toward complete digitalization of the process is part of MH Resolution No. 207/2018, which authorizes the use of electronic signatures, digital signatures, and electronic files in the SNC's administrative processes. This transformation not only seeks to modernize the service but also to reduce paper use within the State, in compliance with Law No. 6562/2020.

In preparation for this implementation, the Directorate General of the National Cadastre Service urges authorized public notaries who do not yet have a SIEE user account to register before June 1, 2025. The goal is to ensure a smooth transition to the new digital system and avoid setbacks in the processing of key documents for the real estate market.

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) assures that, thanks to this digitalization, the issuance of the cadastral certificate can be completed within a maximum of two to three business days, with greater traceability, efficiency, and transparency. Furthermore, SNC Resolution No. 637/2019 remains in effect, which provides for the exemption from payment of fees for files processed through the electronic system, in the event that a certification is rejected due to an error attributable to the institution. In such cases, professionals can contact the entity directly via email at sncdigital@hacienda.gov.py .

This firm step toward digitalization consolidates the Paraguayan government's intention to modernize and streamline processes in the real estate ecosystem, while strengthening transparency and security in real estate transactions. For developers, notaries, agents, and buyers, the implementation of this system promises a substantial improvement in the time and operational efficiency of one of the most important processes in the sector.