Documents to prepare when transferring inherited red books
The heir needs to prepare a file to transfer the name of the red book inheriting real estate, including: Identification documents; death certificate of the testator; will (if any); documents proving the inheritance relationship; red book/pink book; authorization contract or authorization letter (if any).
6 steps to carry out procedures for transferring the red book of inherited real estate
Step 1: Prepare documents
The inheritor prepares the transfer file for the red book with all the above documents.
Step 2: Register changes in land use rights
Within 30 days from the date of completion of the inheritance division, the inheritor must submit a dossier to register changes in land use rights. In which, the file for registration of changes includes: Application for registration of changes; issued certificate; documents on inheritance rights; authorization letter or authorization contract...
Step 3: Submit the application for transferring the red book
The application for registration of changes is received at the Land Registration Office where the land plot is located; Commune People's Committee; One-stop Department where the land is located.
Step 4: Data processing agency
The land registration office checks the dossier and sends information to the tax authority. If the dossier is valid, the tax authority will issue a notice of financial obligations to the dossier maker. In case the application is invalid, the competent authority will notify the dossier maker to supplement the missing documents.
Step 5: Financial obligations when transferring the red book
The heir pays the fees as notified, including: Personal income tax (if any); registration fee (according to Decree 10/2022/ND-CP, amended and supplemented by Decree 175/2025/ND-CP and instructed in Circular 67/2025/TT-BTC); file appraisal fee.
In case of inheritance between husband and wife, parents - children, grandparents - grandchildren, siblings... will be exempted from personal income tax and registration fees according to the latest regulations.
Step 6: Time to receive the results of transferring the inherited real estate
After completing the above steps, the competent authority will record the name of the heir in the red book (or issue a new red book if necessary), and return the results according to the appointment slip.
The time to receive the results is no more than 10 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid dossier. In mountainous areas, islands, and remote areas, the time to return the results must not exceed 20 working days.
