Segundo Registro de la Propiedad

What Segundo Registro de la Propiedad does

Segundo Registro de la Propiedad (SRP) is a Guatemalan government property registry entity operating under the Organismo Judicial (Judicial Branch). It is the constitutionally mandated authority for inscription of property rights — including transfers, mortgages, annotations, and subdivisions — within its territorial jurisdiction in Guatemala. SRP delivers services through eleven physical offices (headquarters in Guatemala City plus ten regional offices spanning departments including Quetzaltenango, Mazatenango, Coatepeque, San Marcos, Huehuetenango, Quich\u00e9, Solol\u00e1, Retalhuleu, La Esperanza, and Totonicap\u00e1n) and through a 24/7 online certification portal plus a mobile application. Core products include Consulta a Distancia (remote property inquiry), Certificaciones en L\u00ednea (online certifications in four variants: complete history, first/last inscription, negative, and specific), Aviso a Propietarios SMS alerts, Seguimiento de Documentos tracking, and SRP GBM certification management.

The business model is regulated fee-for-service under Article 1180 of the Guatemalan Civil Code and Government Agreement 325-2005. Standard certifications cost Q50.00 for 1-10 sheets plus Q5.00 per additional sheet; the SMS Aviso a Propietarios service is priced at Q160.00 per property for indefinite duration. Payment is accepted via cash, check, cashier's check, credit/debit card at offices and online. Customers include property owners, notaries (the primary professional user), legal professionals and courts, and indigenous-language speakers. The institution is ISO 9001:2015 certified (since 2015) with recertification to ISO 9001:2025, processes documented under SINACIG internal control, and discloses budgets and procurement through a public transparency portal. It maintains operational and supervisory relationships with the Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de Guatemala, the Organismo Judicial, the Registro General de la Propiedad (which shares its headquarters), the Registro de Informaci\u00f3n Catastral, and the Comisi\u00f3n Nacional Registral.

Name

Segundo Registro de la Propiedad

Legal name

Segundo Registro de la Propiedad

Website

https://srp.gob.gt

Company type

Public

Founded year

1877

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Segundo Registro de la Propiedad is a Guatemalan government registry entity operating under the Organismo Judicial, providing constitutionally mandated property inscription, certification, and inquiry services to property owners, notaries, and legal professionals across eleven regional offices and online channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Property Registry Services

NAICS

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Title Abstract and Settlement Offices (541191)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAAAG

National Archives, Records & Information Governance

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Central/Federal Government Administration

Keywords

• Property registration services
• Real estate registry
• Official property certifications
• Land records management
• Government property filings

Headquarters

HQ city

Quetzaltenango

HQ country

Guatemala

HQ region

Latin America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Certificación de Inscripciones: Fees for property registration certifications including full history, first and last inscription, negative certifications, and specific property certifications. Fee structure: Q50.00 for 1-10 sheets, Q5.00 per additional sheet per Article 1180 Civil Code and Article 2.8 Government Agreement 325-2005.
2. Aviso a Propietarios Service: SMS notification service alerting property owners of any registrary movements on their property. Cost is Q160.00 per property for indefinite duration service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Segundo Registro de la Propiedad is the official Guatemalan government property registry that registers, certifies, and safeguards real estate property rights within its territorial jurisdiction under the Organismo Judicial. It issues property certifications (full history, first and last inscription, negative certifications, and specific property certifications) both in person at 11 offices and through an online portal available 24/7, while also providing SMS fraud-prevention alerts to property owners.

Product overview

Segundo Registro de la Propiedad operates as a unified government registry platform providing property registration and certification services. The core offering consists of Consulta a Distancia (remote property consultation) and Certificaciones en Línea (online certification requests), supported by document tracking, SMS owner alerts (Aviso a Propietarios), and the SRP mobile application. Users can request various certification types including complete property histories, first and last registrations, negative certifications, and specific property inscriptions. The platform also provides administrative tools including budget transparency, internal audits, procurement reports, and SINACIG compliance documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SRP - GBM: Gestor de Certificación de Inscripciones - Certification Management System for property inscriptions

Products and services

• Consulta a Distancia Online property inquiry service allowing citizens and notaries to query property records remotely through a secure web portal, accessed via the institutional URL linked from the SRP website.
• Certificaciones en Línea (Online Certifications) Electronic certification request and processing system available 24/7 through the SRP-GBM (Gestor de Certificación de Inscripciones) portal, offering four certification types: Historial Completo, Primera y Última Inscripción, Negativa, and Específica de Finca. Fees: Q50.00 for 1-10 sheets, Q5.00 per additional sheet under Article 1180 of the Civil Code.
• Aviso a Propietarios SMS Alert Service Subscription SMS notification service alerting property owners of any registry movements on their properties to prevent theft, fraud, or dispossession. Priced at Q160.00 per property for indefinite service duration; requires notarized deed presentation.
• SRP Mobile Application Mobile app available on Google Play for scanning document barcodes and requesting information related to property registrations, with no collection of personal data, IP addresses, or location information.
• Boleta de Archivo de Copias Request form service for obtaining copies of archived documents from the registry, available as a downloadable PDF form via the SRP website.
• Certificación de Inscripciones (In-Person and Notary Property Certifications) Property registration certifications including full history (Historial Completo), first and last inscription (Primera y Última), negative certifications (Negativa), and specific property certifications (Específica), available through 11 SRP offices across Guatemala with payment via cash, check, credit card, debit card, or cashier's check.

Quantifiable outcome

• SMS alert service helps prevent property theft, fraud, and dispossession by notifying owners of any registrary movements

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de GuatemalacoreOthersProfessional association of lawyers and notaries that works closely with SRP for property registration services. Notaries are primary users of SRP services, presenting public instruments for registration.
• Organismo Judicial de GuatemalacoreOthersGuatemala's judicial branch before which SRP is subject to jurisdictional supervision. Courts may review SRP decisions and adjudicate disputes related to property registrations.
• Congreso de GuatemalacoreOthersLegislative body that establishes the legal framework under which SRP operates, including the Civil Code provisions governing property registration (Article 1131, 1180) and related laws.
• Ministerio Público de GuatemalasupportingOthersPublic prosecution service that may require property records for criminal investigations related to property fraud, theft, or other crimes affecting property rights.
• Registro General de la Propiedad (RGP)coreTechnology or IntegrationGeneral Property Registry with which SRP shares physical headquarters in Guatemala City. Both registries handle property-related documentation with RGP handling different property categories or jurisdictions than SRP.
• Procurador de los Derechos Humanos (PDH)supportingOthersHuman Rights Procurator's office that monitors SRP compliance with human rights standards, including access to information and due process in property registration matters.
• Registro de Información Catastral (RIC)supportingTechnology or IntegrationCadastral information registry. SRP requires RIC-certified planos and property acceptance confirmations for properties located in declared cadastral process zones or cadastred areas per Article 1131 of the Civil Code.
• Comisión Nacional RegistralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Registry Commission that reviews and updates the Registry Qualification Guides including Guide 10 on requirements for first domain inscription of real estate. SRP works with this commission to establish registration standards and requirements.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Registro Nacional de Costa Rica: Costa Rican national property registry providing analogous inscription, certification, and digital services in a neighboring Central American jurisdiction with a similar legal tradition.
• Registro Público de la Propiedad de México: Mexican state-level property registries (RPP) operating under a similar civil-code-based framework. Comparable in mandate, fee structure, and service offerings, but governed by individual state laws rather than a single federal authority.

Broad incumbents

• First American Financial Corporation: US-based title insurance and settlement services provider offering title searches, examinations, and property record services that parallel SRP's certification function. Differs in operating under a private insurance model rather than government mandate.
• Stewart Information Services Corporation: Global title insurance and real estate information services company. Comparable in delivering property records and due diligence support, but as a private commercial operator rather than a government registry.
• Fidelity National Financial: Leading US title insurance and transaction services company. Overlaps with SRP's title-related certification work but operates under an insurance- and escrow-driven business model.

Direct peers

• Conservador de Bienes Raíces de Chile: Chilean property registrar operating under the Ministerio de Justicia with similar registration, certification, and territorial jurisdiction structure. Provides directly analogous public registry services for real estate transactions.
• Registro de la Propiedad de España: Spain's official property registry operated by the Colegio de Registradores. Provides identical functions: property inscription, certification (nota simple, historial), and protection of property rights under statutory authority.
• Registro General de la Propiedad de Guatemala (RGP): Sister Guatemalan property registry that shares the same headquarters building as SRP and handles different property categories/jurisdictions. Operates an analogous set of registration, certification, and digital services under the same legal framework.
• HM Land Registry (UK): UK government statutory body responsible for registering property and land in England and Wales. Directly comparable as a non-ministerial government department providing official land registration, title guarantees, and digital record services.

Emerging players

• Teranet (Ontario): Provider of Ontario's electronic land registry system under government concession. Comparable in delivering digital land registration and parcel data services, but operates as a private concessionaire rather than a direct government entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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