How much is the certificado de tradición y libertad in 2026?

COP 23,000 electronic and COP 24,300 paper, per SNR fees in force since 2 February 2026.

Can I get the certificate for a property I don't own?

Yes. It is a public record: you only need the matrícula inmobiliaria and the registry office.

Where do I find the matrícula inmobiliaria?

On the public deed, an earlier certificate or the property-tax bill. You can also ask the seller or landlord.

How long is the certificate valid?

The law sets no expiry, but it reflects the situation on the day it is issued. Banks and notaries usually ask for one a few days or weeks old.

Housing & property

How do I get a certificado de tradición y libertad online?

The certificado de tradición y libertad shows who owns a property, its sale history and whether it has mortgages, liens or other restrictions. You buy it online on the Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro certificate portal with the property's matrícula inmobiliaria number and it arrives by email within minutes. In 2026 the electronic version costs COP 23,000.

Go to the official Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro (SNR) site ↗

Independent guide by Colombia Move. Not a government website: the procedure itself is done on the official portal linked here.

Cost: COP 23,000 for the electronic certificate and COP 24,300 for the paper one in 2026 (SNR fees in force since 2 February 2026).
How long: The electronic one arrives by email a few minutes after payment. The paper one is issued at the registry office.
Where: Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro (SNR) · Online + in person
Last checked: October 1, 2026

Who needs it

Anyone, not just the owner: buyers, tenants, banks and notaries ask for it before a purchase, lease, mortgage or deed. Foreigners use it to check a property before paying.

What you need

The property's matrícula inmobiliaria number (on the deed, the property-tax bill or an earlier certificate).
The Oficina de Registro de Instrumentos Públicos (ORIP) where the property is registered.
An email address to receive the certificate.
A payment method: PSE, Bancolombia button or another option enabled on the portal.

Step by step

1Go to certificados.supernotariado.gov.co/certificado, the SNR's official portal.
2Choose the registry office (ORIP) and type the matrícula inmobiliaria using numbers only.
3Check that the property address matches and add it to the cart.
4Enter your email, check the amount and pay.
5Download the PDF from the email and review owners, entries, mortgages, liens and restrictions.
6If you prefer a paper copy, request it at any Oficina de Registro de Instrumentos Públicos.

Tips and common mistakes

Buy it only on the SNR portal. Third-party sites overcharge for the same document.
Get a fresh one right before signing or paying: notaries and banks usually want it recently issued, and a lien can appear at any time.
Match the seller's name with the last registered owner and read every entry, not just the first page.
If the payment went through but no certificate arrived, check spam and use the portal's support option before paying again.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the certificado de tradición y libertad in 2026?: COP 23,000 electronic and COP 24,300 paper, per SNR fees in force since 2 February 2026.
Can I get the certificate for a property I don't own?: Yes. It is a public record: you only need the matrícula inmobiliaria and the registry office.
Where do I find the matrícula inmobiliaria?: On the public deed, an earlier certificate or the property-tax bill. You can also ask the seller or landlord.
How long is the certificate valid?: The law sets no expiry, but it reflects the situation on the day it is issued. Banks and notaries usually ask for one a few days or weeks old.

Official sources

Checked on October 1, 2026. Fees and requirements can change; the official site always wins.

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