Thông tư 10/2024/TT-BTNMT: Cập nhật quy định Giấy chứng nhận quyền sử dụng đất từ 1/8/2024

New Regulations for Land Use Rights Certificate Effective August 1, 2024

On July 31, 2024, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (BTN&MT) issued Circular 10/2024/TT-BTNMT, detailing the regulations regarding the cadastral records and the Certificate of Land Use Rights, along with related asset ownership rights. This new regulation represents a significant update for stakeholders within the real estate and land management sectors in Vietnam.

Key Points of the New Regulations

1. Updated Land Use Rights Certificate Starting August 1, 2024
2. Incorporation of a QR Code on Land Use Rights Certificates
3. Clarifications on Certificate Identification Codes

New Land Use Rights Certificate Details

According to Circular 10/2024/TT-BTNMT, effective from August 1, 2024, the Land Use Rights Certificate (commonly known as “sổ đỏ” or “sổ hồng”) will consist of a single sheet featuring two sides. The certificate will display intricate patterns such as rice grains, and come in a soft pink lotus color. The dimensions will measure 210 mm by 297 mm and will include the National Emblem, the title “Certificate of Land Use Rights and Ownership of Assets Attached to Land,” along with a serial number comprising two Vietnamese letters followed by eight digits. Additional details on the certificate include a QR code providing further information, a registry number, and crucial notes for the certificate holder.

The first page of the certificate will comprise:

• The National Emblem and title
• A QR code
• Certificate Code
• Information regarding the land user and the asset
• Location, signing date, and authority issuing the certificate
• Serial number

Conversely, the second page will feature:

• A diagram of the land plot and attached assets
• Annotations regarding changes post-issuance
• Registry number
• Important notes for the holder

The specific format and content to be included in the Land Use Rights Certificate will adhere to Template No. 04/ĐK-GCN contained in Appendix No. 01 of Circular 10/2024/TT-BTNMT.

Inclusion of QR Codes on Certificates

The regulation under Article 14 of Circular 10/2024/TT-BTNMT states that starting from August 1, 2024, all Land Use Rights Certificates will include a QR code. This QR code serves multiple purposes: it is designed to store and display precise data provisions of the certificate, acting as an extension of the information included in physical documentation.

Key specifications include:

• Information accessed via the QR code is equivalent to that contained within the physical certificate and will be consistent with existing data in land databases or registration records in instances where complete databases have not yet been developed.
• The generation and printing of QR codes must comply with Vietnamese standards for QR codes, specifically TCVN 7322:2009 (ISO/IEC 18004:2006).
• QR codes will be both created and printed from a unified software management system for land data at the local level, which aligns with the national land database.
• Dimensions of the QR code will be 2.0 cm by 2.0 cm, located at the upper right corner of the first page of the certificate for newly issued ones and appropriately positioned based on updates for those already issued.

Certificate Identification Code Regulations

Article 15 of Circular 10/2024/TT-BTNMT stipulates rules regarding the unique identification codes for Land Use Rights Certificates. These codes will be assigned automatically through the land information system once it becomes operational.

Important aspects include:

• The identification code will be universally applicable across Vietnam, printed at the upper right corner below the QR code on the first page of the certificate.

• The code consists of a total of 12 alphanumeric characters. The first two letters indicate the authority that issued the certificate. For example:

  • “T1” is used by provincial-level authorities issuing the certificate for the first time.
  • “T2” signifies issuance to foreign entities involved in land registration.
  • “H1” represents certificates issued at the district level.

• Additional characters detail the administrative unit level of the certificate issuer, following the governmental coding standards.

• The latter eight characters denote the sequential number for the certificate, automatically generated within the provincial framework and commencing from 00000001.

For instance, a Land Use Rights Certificate originating from the Hanoi city authorities may display its unique code as T1-01-00000001.

The relevant authorities engaged in managing the issuance of Land Use Rights Certificates are now primarily responsible for a centralized and systematic approach to the identification codes across the nation.

Conclusion

The introduction of these new regulations within Circular 10/2024/TT-BTNMT signifies a significant transformation in Vietnam’s land management and documentation processes. As the framework becomes more standardized with features like QR codes and unique identification numbering, stakeholders, including land users, real estate developers, and government agencies, will benefit from increased transparency, consistency, and efficiency in land management practices.

These updates not only facilitate better tracking and verification of land use rights but also align with modern standards, which are essential for Vietnam’s ongoing development in the context of the evolving digital landscape in governance and public service.

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