Cooperation Agreement for Digital Notarial Services in the Canary Islands

Overview

On February 9, 2026, the Canary Islands government signed a cooperation agreement with Spain's General Notary Council, the Notarial College of the Canary Islands, and the Notarial Certification Agency. This pact aims to enable remote access to notarial services and share anonymized real estate transaction data, helping authorities set fair property values for expropriations and urban planning.

Objectives and Benefits

• Facilitate remote access to notarial services.
• Share anonymized real estate transaction data.
• Help authorities determine fair property values for expropriations and urban planning.
• Streamline collection and use of property sale information.
• Make data more accessible to public agencies involved in land use, expropriations, and urban development.
• Provide technical access to digital registers, containing detailed records of property transactions, including:
  • Property types
  • Construction status
  • Prices

Data Privacy and Oversight

The agreement emphasizes strict data privacy and responsible use, ensuring information is only used for public interest purposes, such as valuation and legal proceedings.

• Creation of a joint oversight committee to monitor progress, address issues, and explore expansion of information sharing.

Impact on Residents and Urban Planning

• More transparent and efficient handling of property transactions.
• Improved urban planning processes.
• Better land management.
• Potential reduction in bureaucratic delays.

Digital Modernization

• Aligns local initiatives with national standards.
• Supports the Canary Islands' move toward digital modernization while safeguarding citizen data.