Structures built through simplified procedures, such as saunas, sheds, and similar constructions, could potentially be registered in the Land Register without an additional decision from the local construction board.

This legislative proposal was submitted to the Saeima by the Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Economics, Jurģis Miezainis, and has received conceptual support from the Saeima Legal Affairs Committee for advancement to its first reading.

The draft law stipulates that buildings constructed through simplified procedures may be registered in the Land Register based on a certified specialist's attestation of the building's existence on-site. This means that for such structures, which have been built with prior notification in the Construction Information System, no additional decision from the construction board will be required, thereby removing bureaucratic obstacles previously in place.

“We continue to work on a simplified and clear building registration process that will allow property owners to secure their rights faster and more easily,” emphasizes Jurģis Miezainis. “These amendments will not only speed up the registration process but also reduce costs associated with commissioning buildings.”

If the Saeima approves this proposal, structures built based on a construction notification will be eligible for registration in the Land Register using a certified specialist’s survey plan.

This is just one of the measures proposed by the Ministry of Economics to reduce the administrative burden in the construction sector. Overall, the Ministry’s comprehensive plan includes a series of initiatives aimed at reducing paperwork by up to 70%.