name transfer
Also called: peralihan hak
The process of changing the name of the rights holder on a certificate or ownership document.
What it means
Name transfer is the process of transferring the registration of rights over land or buildings from the old owner's name to the new owner's name. This process is carried out at the local land office with supporting documents such as deeds and proof of tax payment. Name transfer makes the new ownership officially recorded and legally defensible.
Why it matters for families
Without a name transfer, the buyer or heir is not yet the legal owner according to state records. Families may have difficulty selling, mortgaging, or dividing assets if the name is still in the old owner's name. Delaying the name transfer can also cause problems if the old owner dies or becomes involved in a dispute.
Example
For example, a family buys a house for Rp500 million and moves in right away, but delays the name transfer to save on costs. A few years later the seller dies and the heirs file a lawsuit. The family must prove ownership with documents that may be incomplete.
Common misunderstanding
Some people think a name transfer is only needed when selling land. In fact, transfers due to inheritance or grants must also be recorded so that the rights of heirs or grant recipients are valid.