The land registry report (visura catastale) is one of the most commonly requested documents when dealing with property in Italy. Whether you’re selling, calculating property taxes, filing an inheritance declaration, or simply verifying the details of a property, sooner or later you’ll need one.
The good news is that today you can request a land registry report online, directly from the Italian Revenue Agency website, without leaving home and in many cases for free. In this guide we explain what it is, what information it contains, how to obtain it step by step, and how much it costs.
What is a land registry report and what is it used for
The land registry report is an official document issued by the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) containing the technical, identifying, and income-related information of a property registered in the Catasto (Italian land registry). It is essentially the “identity card” of a building or plot of land.
What is it used for in practice? The report is essential in several situations: during a property transaction, to verify the property data before the deed; for calculating taxes such as IMU (municipal property tax), where the cadastral income is needed; for inheritance declarations; for mortgage applications, as banks require it in their documentation; and for ISEE declarations, which include real estate assets.
It is important to know that the land registry report has fiscal and informational value, but it does not have legal validity regarding ownership. To verify the actual title to a property, a mortgage registry search (visura ipotecaria) at the Land Registry Office (Conservatoria dei Registri Immobiliari) is required.
What data does a land registry report contain
Property identification data
Every property in the Catasto is identified by three key pieces of data: the sheet (foglio), which indicates the sector of the municipal territory; the parcel (particella or mappale), which identifies the specific portion of land or building; and the sub-unit (subalterno), which identifies the individual property unit within the parcel — for example, a specific apartment in a condominium.
These are complemented by the cadastral municipality, section, census zone, and the property address including floor and unit number.
Owner data
The report lists the registered owners of the property with their personal data (name, surname, tax code for individuals; company name and registered office for legal entities) and each owner’s share. It also indicates the type of real right (ownership, usufruct, bare ownership) and the title of origin (purchase, inheritance, donation).
Income data
One of the most important pieces of data is the cadastral income (rendita catastale), the fiscal value assigned to the property that serves as the basis for calculating taxes. The report also indicates the property’s cadastral category (which defines its intended use), class, and size expressed in rooms or square metres depending on the type.
To learn more about the cadastral category system and understand which group your property belongs to, see our complete guide to cadastral categories.
How to request a land registry report online for free
Procedure via the Revenue Agency website
If you are the owner of the property (even for a share), you can download the land registry report for free from the Revenue Agency website. Here are the steps to follow.
Go to the Revenue Agency website (agenziaentrate.gov.it) and log into the restricted area using SPID, CIE, or CNS. Once inside, look for the “Mortgage and cadastral services” section in the menu. Click on “Personal consultation”: you will see a list of the provinces where your properties are located. Select the province of interest, then click “Search by person” to get the full list of your properties, or “Search by property” if you already know the specific cadastral data. The report is generated in PDF format, ready to download and print.
Personal consultation is completely free and tax-exempt for all properties of which you are the registered owner.
What you need: SPID, CIE or CNS
To access the Revenue Agency’s online services, you need a digital identity. There are three options: SPID (Public Digital Identity System), CIE (Electronic Identity Card), or CNS (National Services Card). If you don’t have any of these credentials, you can request SPID for free from several accredited providers.
Paid land registry reports: when and how much they cost
If you need the land registry report for a property you don’t own, you cannot use the free personal consultation. In this case you have two options.
The first is the Revenue Agency’s online service, also accessible via SPID. The fees are set by law: a search by person costs €1.35 for every 10 property units or fraction; a search by property costs €1.35 per unit.
The second option is to use private online services or professionals (surveyors, notaries, accountants). Costs generally range between €6 and €15 per report, but the advantage is the simplicity of the process and assistance in reading the document.
Current report and historical report: which one to request
When requesting a report you can choose between two versions. The current report shows the property’s situation at the time of consultation: this is the one you need in most cases, for example for a sale or for calculating IMU.
The historical report, on the other hand, shows the complete chronology of changes to the property from the computerisation of the Catasto (generally from 1973) to the present: changes of ownership, modifications to cadastral income, category changes. This version is useful in cases of inheritance, disputes, or to reconstruct the property’s history.
Land registry report and planning compliance: why the Catasto alone is not enough
A common mistake is thinking that if the cadastral data is in order, the property is automatically compliant. This is not the case. The land registry report captures the fiscal situation of the property, but says nothing about its planning compliance.
Planning compliance concerns the correspondence between the actual state of the property and the building permits filed with the Municipality (building licence, permit, SCIA). If modifications have been made over time — a wall moved, a bathroom added, a veranda enclosed — without the proper authorisations, the property may appear regular in the Catasto but be irregular from a planning perspective.
Why does this matter? Because at the time of the deed, the notary requires a declaration of planning and cadastral compliance. If a discrepancy emerges, the sale can be blocked or require regularisation, which extends timelines and incurs additional costs. This is one of the most frequent causes of delays in property sales.
The advice is to verify both aspects before putting a property on the market: the land registry report for fiscal and identifying data, and planning compliance through a qualified professional (surveyor, architect, or engineer) who compares the actual state with the permits filed at the Municipality.
If you’re preparing your property for sale and want to avoid surprises, our document checklist for property transactions contains the complete list of everything needed before the deed.
When is a land registry report needed: the most common cases
The land registry report is needed in many situations. During a property transaction, both seller and buyer must verify the cadastral data before the deed. For calculating and paying IMU, the cadastral income must be known. For filing an inheritance declaration, the cadastral data of all the deceased’s properties is required. For ISEE applications, real estate assets based on cadastral income must be declared.
If you’re selling your property and want to know its current market value, in addition to the cadastral income you can consult the OMI data for an initial reference. For a more precise valuation, you can request a free valuation from our Hasamia agents.
Frequently asked questions
Is the land registry report free? Yes, if you are the owner of the property you can download it for free from the Revenue Agency website. For third-party properties, cadastral fees apply (€1.35 per property unit).
How long does it take to get a report online? The process is immediate: once logged in, the document is generated in a few seconds in PDF format.
Does the land registry report prove ownership of a property? No, the Catasto is not probative. To verify actual title, a mortgage registry search at the Land Registry Office is required. The land registry report only has fiscal and informational value.
Can I request the land registry report for someone else’s property? Yes, cadastral data is public. Anyone can request the report for any property by paying the relevant fees.
If you’re preparing the documentation to sell your property, see our checklist of documents needed for property transactions. To understand how property value is calculated in the case of inheritance, read our guide on property value for inheritance purposes.
