Glossary

Public Registry

Malta's official register of property deeds and title, searched by notaries as part of due diligence before a sale completes.

The Public Registry is where property deeds in Malta are officially recorded. A notary searches the Public Registry as part of due diligence on a promise of sale, to confirm title, identify any ground rent, mortgages, or other encumbrances registered against the property before the final deed is signed.