In Vietnam, land use rights are issued via the Certificate of Land Use Rights, Ownership of Assets Attached to Land—commonly known as the LURC (or “Red Book”). Starting July 1, 2025, the government has empowered commune-level authorities to issue the first-time LURCs to householders, including overseas Vietnamese, significantly cutting down processing time and travel distance.
Asia Legal Group, managed by the Ministry of Finance, offers expert, compliant, and expedited services to secure your land use rights in this evolving legal landscape.
Who Should Read This?
Homeowners and families in rural areas applying for their first land use rights certificate.
Overseas Vietnamese buyers seeking legal recognition in Vietnam.
Property investors needing joint land and asset certification.
Commune and district administrations improving local administrative efficiency.
Land Use Right in VietNam
What's New in 2025?
Commune-level issuance of LURCs: From July 1, 2025, communes are authorized to process five key LURC-related tasks, including first-time issuance, correction, regranting revoked LURCs, and redetermination of residential land areas for pre-2004 users. This applies to both domestic users and overseas Vietnamese.
Pilot success example: In Hưng Yên Province, Yên Mỹ Commune issued hundreds of certificates directly at commune level—previously a district-level process—delivering results in under ten days in some cases.
Land Law 2024 reforms: Overseas Vietnamese now enjoy equal rights to domestic citizens in land use—raising clarity for inheritance, transfers, leases, mortgages, and capital contribution.
Streamlined issuance process: Draft reforms propose simultaneous decisions and certificate issuance, and delegate authority to provincial offices, while simplifying planning layers.
Certificate updates: The LURC’s formal name is more precise and shorter. There’s no mandatory re-issuance unless requested; however, certificates must conform to exact legal titles to remain valid. (Land Law 2024)
Step-by-Step Guide to Securing Land Use Rights
Step 1: Preliminary Assessment
Verify if your land is eligible for commune-level issuance (e.g. rural residential plots). Confirm status—first-time, correction, or reapplication.
Step 2: Gather Documents
Include ID (or passport), proof of land usage, land sketches, prior decisions, family records (if co-ownership), and evidence for overseas Vietnamese (if relevant).
Step 3: Commune Application
Submit to your local People’s Committee/Public Administrative Service Center. The streamlined process can significantly shorten waiting times.
Step 4: Processing
Local authorities conduct cadastral checks, coordinate with provincial offices if needed, and typically issue LURCs promptly—in many areas within days or two weeks.
Step 5: Certificate Receipt & Confirmation
Once issued, confirm all details: your name, land parcel, and attached assets.
Step 6: Post-Certification Use
Use your LURC for bank loans, residential sales, inheritance, or legal transfers. We can assist with follow-up services.
Benefits by User Type
Families/Homeowners: Gain immediate legal land recognition—especially vital for loan eligibility and inheritance.
Overseas Vietnamese: Receive equitable access to land rights with transparent procedures.
Investors/Developers: Benefit from faster certification, clarity in land-asset status, and improved local governance.
Local Governments: Commune empowerment reduces backlog, increases efficiency, and improves citizen satisfaction.
Example Scenario
Mr. Ho resides overseas and owns land in a rural commune. Under the new system, he applies via a local delegate. Within 10 working days, the commune issues the LURC. This speedy, compliant process allows him to proceed with planned construction and legal property transfer.
Land Use Right Service in VietNam
FAQ — Updated for 2025
Q1: Can communes now issue land use rights certificates?
Yes — as of July 1, 2025, commune-level authorities can handle first-time LURC issuance and related tasks.
Q2: How fast can I expect processing?
In successful cases (e.g., Hưng Yên Province), certificates have been issued within a few days to two weeks.
Q3: Do overseas Vietnamese have the same rights?
Yes — Land Law 2024 ensures overseas Vietnamese enjoy equal land use rights as domestic citizens.
Q4: Must I reissue my certificate under the new naming convention?
No — existing certificates remain valid unless you opt to upgrade. But any new issuance must bear the exact legal title.
Q5: Is this process different in urban areas?
Urban areas may still require district-level offices, but pilot schemes and reforms likely extend commune-level efficiency gradually to peri-urban areas.
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