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| How to Convert SHGB to SHM via the Sentuh Tanahku App: Check the Requirements and Steps!. |
Do you own a house with SHGB (Right to Build Certificate) status but want to upgrade it to SHM (Certificate of Ownership)? Good news—now the process is much easier and can be checked directly through the Sentuh Tanahku mobile app. Let’s break it down in a way that’s super easy to understand.
SHGB vs. SHM: What’s the Difference?
Before jumping into the process, it’s important to understand the difference between SHGB and SHM:
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SHGB (Sertipikat Hak Guna Bangunan): This is the right to construct and own buildings on land owned by the state or another party, usually valid for 30 years and extendable.
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SHM (Sertipikat Hak Milik): This grants full ownership rights to land and buildings, valid indefinitely and considered the highest legal land ownership status in Indonesia.
If you hold an SHM, you have full legal control over the land and property—no time limits, no extensions needed.
Legal Basis for SHGB to SHM Conversion
The ability to convert SHGB into SHM is clearly regulated under Government Regulation No. 18 of 2021. To support this, the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) has provided a complete guideline and digital access to streamline the process.
Use the Sentuh Tanahku App for Easy Access
No need to stand in long queues at land offices. Just open the Sentuh Tanahku app, and you'll find everything you need to know about converting SHGB to SHM. According to Harison Mocodompis, Head of Public Relations and Protocol at ATR/BPN, the app is designed to make land administration easier for the public.
“Through Sentuh Tanahku, people can easily access information about land rights conversion from HGB to SHM, including all the necessary requirements. Visiting a local land office is still an option if preferred,” Harison said on June 16, 2025.
How to Navigate the App
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Open the Sentuh Tanahku app
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Go to the Service Information menu
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Select the sub-menu Rights Conversion
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Tap on Conversion of Right to Build into Right of Ownership for residential land
Required Documents
Make sure you have the following documents ready when submitting your application:
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Completed application form signed with a legal stamp
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Power of attorney (if someone is applying on your behalf)
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Photocopy of ID card and Family Card (KTP & KK), verified
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Letter of approval from the creditor (if the land is under mortgage)
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Photocopy of current year’s Land and Building Tax (PBB) receipt, verified
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Proof of payment for registration fee
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SHGB/SHM/Right to Use (Hak Pakai) certificate
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Building Permit (IMB) or a letter from the village head/subdistrict for houses up to 600 m²
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Written statement that the land is dispute-free
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Proof of physical possession
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Detailed info on the land’s size, location, use, and ownership
Faster and More Transparent Process
With this digital system, converting SHGB to SHM is more transparent, quicker, and less of a hassle. It’s a big step toward giving homeowners legal certainty over their properties.
If you still own a home under SHGB status, now’s the time to upgrade to SHM for full legal ownership. The Sentuh Tanahku app is a convenient way to get started without stress or confusion. Your property rights are now just a few taps away!
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