Key facts
- The Act of 17 July 2026, signed on 13 August 2026, enters into force 3 months after publication.
- Notaries will send copies of deeds to the MSWiA electronically via the CREWAN system instead of on paper; the 7-day deadline stays.
- The notary may charge a fee for uploading documents to CREWAN — the amount will be set by regulation.
- Permit rules don't change: you can still buy a self-contained flat without an MSWiA permit.
What the amendment changes
Until now, when a foreigner acquired property, the notary sent a paper copy of the deed to the MSWiA. After the amendment this happens electronically, in the Central Repository of Electronic Notarial Deed Extracts (CREWAN). It covers land, premises, buildings and perpetual usufruct, as well as some transactions in shares of companies owning property in Poland.
What it doesn't change
- There are no new rules for obtaining permits.
- A foreigner buys a self-contained flat without a permit.
- A house with land or a plot still usually requires an MSWiA permit for non-EEA citizens — with statutory exceptions.
- Documents drawn up before the changes take effect follow the old rules.
What it means for you
At the notary almost nothing changes — the notary fulfils the MSWiA obligation. Just ask about a possible extra CREWAN fee when agreeing the notary's costs.