Land Certificates That Are Not Valid In 2026 And Must Be Updated Immediately, These Are The Types

YOGYAKARTA - Several types of land certificates will no longer apply from 2026 so that they cannot be used as proof of legal ownership. This refers to Government Regulation Number 18 of 2021 concerning Management Rights, Land Rights, Flats Units, and Land Registration.

The regulation confirms that customary land documents are no longer recognized as proof of ownership rights but are only considered as location appointments or or a history of possession.

Therefore, people who still use traditional documents need to immediately update before the deadline expires. So what are the traditional land documents that are not valid starting in 2026?

Here are some types of land certificates that are no longer recognized as proof of ownership starting in 2026.

Girik only shows a history of past tax payments, not ownership rights. Therefore, this document must be converted into a Certificate of Ownership (SHM) through official registration at BPN.

Landrent is a land tax during the Dutch colonial period and is rarely used in modern land. However, this document is still owned by several people in certain areas. Starting in 2026, landrente can only be used as supporting data when managing new certificates.

Letter C, which is an administrative book for customary land from generation to generation, is also included in the list of land certificates that do not apply. Letter C is often used by rural communities as proof of land tenure. In order to be recognized as ownership rights, Letter C must be converted into SHM.

Racl documents are proof of tax payments before 1960 and are widely found in Bali and several other areas. Pipil has been considered proof of customary soil. Racl owners are required to convert because this document cannot be used as legal pressure at a later date.

Petok D is a traditional document whose function is similar to girik, which is proof of taxes and land tenure in the past. Pegok D owners must also register immediately before the 2026 deadline.

Kikitir is a document used in the colonial era to show tax-related land control. In modern land systems, kikikir is only considered a historical archive without legal force.

All the documents above can still be used as references until February 2026, but after that, they can no longer be used as proof of legal land ownership.

The government has given a deadline of five years since the enactment of PP No. 18 of 2021 to register customary land. The deadline falls on February 2, 2026 and after that the customary evidence of loss of legal force. Traditional land certificates can only be used as location instructions or control history.

Lands that are not registered are at risk of overlapping or being claimed by other parties. The uncertainty of legality makes land easy to manipulate by the land mafia. Therefore, registration before the deadline is very important to maintain asset security.

Starting in 2026, only three rights base documents are recognized as the basis for issuing Certificates of Ownership. The documents are deed of sale and purchase, deed of inheritance, and deed of auction officially issued. These three documents became the strongest legal basis before the SHM was issued.

Certificate of Ownership is proof of state-recognized ownership under the Agrarian Basic Law (UUPA). SHM has full legal force and cannot be denied by any customary document. Therefore, converting traditional documents to SHM is very important to provide legal certainty.

If you don't take care of SHM immediately, you can face the risk of disputes, evictions, or family conflicts. Land that does not have certificates is vulnerable to being seized or claimed by unauthorized parties. With SHM, land ownership is maximally protected from various legal threats.

SHM management can be done by visiting the BPN Office in the land area. You need to bring traditional documents as the basis for submitting and filling out an application form. After that BPN will check data and verify.

The next process is land measurements by BPN officers before the certificate is issued. Measurements are carried out to ensure the boundaries and area of land according to field conditions. After all stages are completed, then SHM is issued and becomes proof of official ownership.

If you want the process to be faster and not bother, you can use the services of a notary or law firm. Professionals can help take care of the entire procedure more easily.

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