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| Electronic Land Certificates Rolled Out Gradually, Old Certificates Remain Legally Valid. |
Jakarta – The Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) has officially started the implementation of electronic land certificates since 2023. But if you still have the old-style green land book, don’t worry—your certificate is still legally valid.
Shamy Ardian, Secretary of the Directorate General of Land Rights Determination and Registration (Sesditjen PHPT) at ATR/BPN, emphasized that the introduction of electronic certificates doesn’t automatically invalidate the existing ones. “The old land certificates remain valid, and people will not be penalized for not converting to the electronic version,” Shamy stated on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
So, there’s no need to panic or believe unverified information—your current certificate is still safe and recognized by law.
How Does a Land Certificate Become Electronic?
Your land certificate will only be converted to the electronic version if you use certain land-related services, such as:
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Changing the name on the certificate (ownership transfer)
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Splitting a certificate
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Applying or removing a mortgage
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Other land-related services
For example, if you sell your land and the ownership is transferred, the new certificate issued under the buyer’s name will be in electronic format. This version comes as a printed sheet using secure paper and includes a QR code that only the certificate holder can access.
Don’t Fall for Hoaxes: Your Certificate Will Not Be Taken
Shamy also addressed false rumors spreading among the public. Some claims suggest that old certificates will be confiscated or that electronic certificates are a way for the government to seize people’s land. “These claims are false,” he said firmly.
According to Shamy, the land registration process involves two main aspects:
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Physical aspect: The land itself remains unchanged and exists physically.
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Legal aspect: This refers to the legal status of the land, which is now being digitized.
“So, the idea that the government is using electronic certificates to take over people’s land or invalidate existing certificates is simply untrue. It’s a hoax,” Shamy added.
Want Official Information? Here's Where to Find It
If you want reliable and official information about land policies and registration services, you can access the Ministry of ATR/BPN’s official channels:
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Website: www.atrbpn.go.id
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Official social media accounts of ATR/BPN
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Complaint hotline: 0811-1068-0000
Feel free to reach out if you have any concerns or questions.
The government is rolling out electronic land certificates gradually, but your existing certificate remains valid and enforceable. No need to rush to convert it, and always rely on official sources for accurate information.