Úrad geodézie, kartografie a katastra SR

Úrad geodézie, kartografie a katastra SR is the Slovak state authority responsible for the maintenance of the national cadastral register and the provision of geospatial information. It collects, updates and safeguards data on land parcels, buildings and ownership rights, which underpins legal certainty for real estate transactions, taxation and urban planning. The organisation also produces official topographic and thematic maps, offers surveying and cartographic services, and supplies geographic information system (GIS) data to government bodies, private companies, professionals and the general public. Its services are essential for infrastructure projects, environmental management and the functioning of the property market across Slovakia.

As the sole institution entrusted with the official cadastral database, Úrad geodézie, kartografie a katastra SR holds a unique regulatory role in ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of land‑related records. Its specialised expertise combines geodesy, cartography and cadastral law, enabling it to deliver authoritative spatial data that is recognised as the legal basis for property rights in the country. The organisation’s critical dependence on electronic systems was highlighted by the widespread technical outage on 6 January 2025, which disrupted all online services, temporarily closed cadastral offices and underscored the importance of its IT infrastructure for continuous public service delivery.

Úrad geodézie, kartografie a katastra SR operates as a state budgetary organisation funded directly by the Slovak Republic. It functions under the authority of the Slovak government, with its headquarters located in Slovakia, reflecting its nationwide mandate and public‑sector ownership. The entity’s organisational structure is designed to support the centralized management of cadastral and geospatial assets while maintaining regional offices that facilitate local access to its services.