Kosovo Property Comparison and Verification Agency
Republika e Kosovës · Republika Kosovo · Republic of Kosovo
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the role, competences and processes of KPCVA.
The formalization of property rights is the process through which property rights over immovable property are reviewed and legally recognized by the KPCVA’s Property Claims Commission (PCC). It applies to property transferred informally before 24 March 1999, either because of discriminatory legislation or because the documents required for registration in the cadastre were missing.
The property comparison and verification process involves comparing and verifying, through the KPCVA’s Property Verification and Adjudication Commission (PVAC), the original cadastral documents from before June 1999 — which were taken from Kosovo by Serbian authorities — against the current cadastral documents in the Republic of Kosovo. The aim is to identify and resolve gaps and discrepancies relating to private property, private commercial property and the property of religious communities.
Claims for the formalization of property rights are decided by the Property Claims Commission (PCC), an independent body of the KPCVA. The KPCVA is responsible for preparing the claim for review and adjudication by the Commission, in accordance with the legislation in force.
To obtain information about the status of your claim, visit the claim search and enter your claim number and the relevant details.
The KPCVA notifies you of the decision on your claim through the official notification procedures.
The KPCVA administers properties at the request of a successful claimant, where the legal conditions are met. Through the Voluntary Rental Scheme, the KPCVA may rent out properties under its administration, in accordance with the rules and legal procedures in force.
No. The deadline for submitting claims expired on 26 January 2026. After this deadline, no new claims are accepted under this process.
No. The assistance provided by KPCVA staff and the procedure for submitting and reviewing claims for the legal recognition and formalization of property rights are free of charge.
Yes. An appeal against the Commission’s decision may be filed with the Supreme Court of Kosovo, through KPCVA, within the deadline set by law.