Practical guide · Land Title Regularization # Regularization of small property titles and state-owned land in Chile By [Diego Retamal Boysen](https://rvsolucioneslegales.cl/en/team/diego-retamal-boysen/) June 24, 2026 2 min read A guide to the title regularization procedure under Decree Law 2,695 (D.L. 2.695), the role of the Ministry of National Assets, and the main stages, deadlines and requirements that possessors face. ## Key takeaways - Regularization may be requested by anyone in material possession of the property in a manner that is continuous, exclusive and free of violence or concealment for a minimum period of 5 years, and who lacks a registered title or holds one with defects. - Registration does not close the matter: Law No. 21,108 (Ley N° 21.108), of 2018, raised from one to 2 years the period during which a third party can still bring an action to recover the property. - The procedure is not available where lawsuits over ownership or possession are pending, or with respect to certain assets excluded by law. Many families possess and live on land for years, even for generations, without a registered ownership title in their name. **Decree Law 2,695 ([D.L. 2.695](https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=6982))** provides a path to regularize that situation. This guide explains how the procedure works. ## Who can regularize? Regularization may be requested by anyone in **material possession** of a property (urban, or rural with a tax appraisal not exceeding the legal limit) held in a manner that is **continuous, exclusive and free of violence or concealment**, for a minimum period of **five years**, and who lacks a registered title or holds one with defects. ## Stages of the procedure 1. **Filing the application** with the Regional Ministerial Secretariat (SEREMI) of the Ministry of National Assets (Bienes Nacionales), together with the records that prove possession. 2. **Review and survey** of the property. 3. **Publication of notices** to give the application publicity and allow potential oppositions. 4. **Opposition period** for third parties who believe they hold rights over the property. 5. **Resolution** recognizing the applicant as a regular possessor. 6. **Registration** with the Real Estate Registrar (Conservador de Bienes Raíces). Once **two years** have elapsed from registration without a successful challenge, the possessor acquires ownership by prescription. **Law No. 21,108 ([Ley N° 21.108](https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=1123320))**, of 2018, raised that period from one to two years, so during that window a third party can still bring an action to recover the property. ## Points to consider - The procedure **is not available** where lawsuits over ownership or possession are pending, or with respect to certain assets excluded by law. - **Oppositions** must be grounded and supported by evidence; proper legal advice makes it possible to anticipate and respond to them. - **Timeframes** vary depending on the workload of the regional SEREMI and the complexity of the case. ## Recommendation Regularizing land provides **legal certainty**: it allows you to sell, mortgage, pass on by inheritance, and access benefits and subsidies. Given the diversity of possible situations, we recommend a prior review of the records to define the best strategy. --- *This article is general and informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice for any specific case. If you wish to regularize a property, **[contact us](https://rvsolucioneslegales.cl/en/contact/)** to assess your situation.* This analysis was originally published in Spanish. [Read the Spanish version →](https://rvsolucioneslegales.cl/publicaciones/regularizacion-pequena-propiedad-raiz/) Have a related matter? Explore our [Land Title Regularization →](https://rvsolucioneslegales.cl/en/practice-areas/land-title-regularization/) practice --- Source: R&V Soluciones Legales, law firm · Hochstetter 1002, K Business Center, Oficina 708, Temuco, Chile · Phone and WhatsApp: +56 9 8231 2974 · Book a consultation: · Site index for AI assistants: *The information on this site is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Every case requires a specific analysis.*