Department of Lands and Surveys

TheDepartment of Lands and Surveys of Cyprus, also known by its Greek name Τμήμα Κτηματολογίου και Χωρομετρίας, is the government authority responsible for the country's land registry and surveying functions. It maintains the official register of immovable property, records ownership details, and provides cadastral maps that define parcel boundaries. Through its services, the department supports real‑estate transactions, land development planning, and infrastructure projects by supplying accurate spatial data. Citizens, lawyers, notaries, and developers rely on its portal to submit applications, request extracts, and schedule appointments for property registrations. The department also oversees the collection of fees and taxes associated with land transfers and ensures compliance with national legislation governing property rights. Its work underpins the transparency and security of the Cypriot real‑estate market.

As a governmental body, the Department of Lands and Surveys operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Cyprus, a relationship evident from the ministry’s website where service updates are published. The organisation’s distinguishing attribute lies in its dual role as both a registry keeper and a national surveying office, combining legal record‑keeping with geospatial expertise. This combination enables it to provide integrated services such as issuing title deeds alongside precise boundary surveys, a capability that sets it apart from purely administrative land agencies. Structurally, it is a public sector entity with no private ownership or subsidiary relationships reported in the available sources. The department’s reliance on digital channels was highlighted in March 2023 when a cyber‑attack disrupted its online portal, postponing scheduled property transaction appointments and causing operational downtime; the incident underscored the importance of its IT infrastructure for service continuity. In response, the department issued a public apology and committed to notifying affected users once services were restored, demonstrating its accountability to the public.