First, the People’s Committee at the communal level has the authority to grant land use certificates
According to Clause 1, Article 5 of Decree 151/2025/ND-CP, from July 1st, 2025, the Chairman of the communal-level People’s Committee will have the authority to grant land use certificates (red books) to domestic individuals, overseas Vietnamese with Vietnamese citizenship, and community residents.
In addition, the communal People’s Committee will also be delegated other authorities, including:
– Decision on approval of compensation, support, and resettlement plans
– Approval of the decision on land recovery and funding for enforcement activities
– Decision on specific land prices
– Decision on the sale price of resettlement housing within the locality.
Second, people can submit land registration dossiers at units in the same province
Previously, people could only submit land registration dossiers to the competent authorities where the land is located.
However, according to Clause 1, Article 18 of Decree 151, if submitting dossiers as specified in Clauses 3 and 4, Article 21 of Decree 101/2024/ND-CP (including dossiers for first-time land and asset registration; registration of land and asset changes), people can choose to submit them to any unit within the same province/city.
Third, no need for confirmation of compliance with planning, no disputes, and stable land use
According to Clause 4, Article 18 of Decree 151, when implementing the procedure for granting land use rights and ownership of assets attached to land, the communal People’s Committee does not need to separately confirm compliance with planning, no disputes, and stable land use.
Fourth, the procedure for first-time granting of land use certificates is shortened
According to Item II, Part A, Section V, Appendix I of Decree 151/2025/ND-CP, the time for carrying out the procedure for first-time granting of land use certificates includes: The time for first-time registration of land and assets is no more than 17 working days; The time for first-time granting of land use rights and ownership of assets is no more than 03 working days.
Previously, Clause 1, Article 22 of Decree 101/2024/ND-CP stipulated that the time for first-time land and asset registration could be up to 20 working days, and the time for granting certificates was no more than 03 working days.
Thus, the procedure for first-time granting of land use certificates can be shortened by up to 03 days.
Attention Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc Residents: Upcoming Changes to Land Subdivision, Consolidation, and Pink Book Issuance Post-Merger
On June 19, the Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Dong Nai province held a working session with the provincial Land Registration Office and local authorities to discuss regulations pertaining to land division, consolidation, and issuance of land-use rights certificates in the context of the proposed merger between Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc provinces to form the new “Dong Nai” province.
“No Need to Amend Your Property Title Deeds When Administrative Boundaries Change”
“Vietnam’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Do Duc Duy, addressed voters’ concerns regarding adjustments to land-related legal provisions. Specifically, he elaborated on the process of amending land records and certificates during the transition to a streamlined local government structure, reducing administrative layers from three to two tiers.”
“From July 1st: Limiting Red Tape, Chairpersons of People’s Committees at the Commune Level are Now Able to Issue Land Use Right Certificates Within 3 Working Days”
Effective July 1st, the People’s Committee Chair at the communal level will be authorized to grant land-use right certificates and ownership of assets attached to the land to local residents. This new policy will significantly expedite the process, as the certificate issuance will now take no more than three working days.
No Disruption to Land Procedures During Trial Operations
On the morning of June 11, the atmosphere at the Gò Vấp District People’s Committee Office in Ho Chi Minh City was bustling yet efficient. Despite a steady stream of citizens seeking administrative services, the staff seamlessly processed their requests with remarkable speed. While some counters, such as those for business licenses, civil registry, and labor issues, swiftly dispatched their tasks within minutes, the land and property records counter experienced a slight delay in handling their documents.
Deceived by ‘Land Brokers’, Hundreds of Homebuyers Left in the Lurch
An Trung Residential Area (Binh Duong) is a housing project mired in legal woes, with incomplete infrastructure. Despite this, hundreds of people have fallen prey to the promises of unscrupulous land brokers, buying plots and building unauthorized homes. Now, they anxiously await news of property registration, as the officials involved have gone missing.
