Comparative Study of Land Registration Systems in Indonesia and Sweden: Review of Legal, Institutional, Procedural, and  Technological Aspects

Iskandar Syah; Andi Tenri Abeng; Mujahidin Maruf; Nurus Sholichin; Uunk Din Parunggi; Pangihutan Manurung; Ariani Nastya Mahanani; Widhiana Hestining Puri; Agustinus Dhanan Suka Dharma; Reza Nur Amrin

Authors

Iskandar Syah Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency
Andi Tenri Abeng Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency
Mujahidin Maruf Regional Office of the National Land Agency, West Kalimantan Province
Nurus Sholichin Regional Office of the National Land Agency, Riau Islands Province
Uunk Din Parunggi Land Office, Karawang Regency
Pangihutan Manurung Kementerian Agraria dan Tata Ruang/Badan Pertanahan Nasional
Ariani Nastya Mahanani Kementerian Agraria dan Tata Ruang/Badan Pertanahan Nasional
Widhiana Hestining Puri Sekolah Tinggi Pertanahan Nasional
Agustinus Dhanan Suka Dharma Kementerian Agraria dan Tata Ruang/Badan Pertanahan Nasional
Reza Nur Amrin Regional Office of the National Land Agency, South Kalimantan Province https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2586-084X

Keywords:

Land administration, land law , title registration , integration, digitalization

Abstract

This study examines the differences in land registration systems in Indonesia and Sweden in terms of governance and legal systems, institutions, procedures, and information systems (technology). Sweden is known to have an efficient and integrated land registration system. This study also aims to provide recommendations for the development of a land registration system in Indonesia to improve land administration services. A qualitative approach with literature studies and comparative analysis was used in this study. The results of the study show that Sweden and Indonesia implement civil law and a rights registration system. The publication system in Indonesia uses a negative system with a positive tendency, while Sweden is included in the German/Swiss Group. Land registration is carried out electronically through the Lantmäteriet page or by post with a period of 3 (three) months after acquisition. Sweden is more advanced in terms of digitalisation and blockchain development, while Indonesia still faces challenges in transparency and efficiency. This study recommends strengthening digital infrastructure and regulations, as well as implementing modern technology to improve the land registration system in Indonesia.

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