Deadlines for Registering a Contract with a Notary

Deadlines for Registering a Najem Okazjonalny Agreement with a Notary

Najem Okazjonalny is a special type of residential lease agreement in Poland, signed before a notary, which allows for a simplified eviction process. Apart from signing the contract, the landlord is legally obliged to register it with the tax office within a set deadline. Missing this deadline may cause the agreement to lose its Najem Okazjonalny status.

When the contract is signed

The Najem Okazjonalny agreement must be in writing and include the tenant’s notarised statement agreeing to vacate the property. The signing takes place in the presence of a notary.

Tax office registration deadlines

• Mandatory deadline: 14 days from the start of the tenancy.
• Submitted by: the landlord.
• Submission method: in person, by post, or online via ePUAP (with a qualified signature).

Documents required

1. Copy of the signed agreement.
2. Tenant’s notarised statement (Oświadczenie Najemcy).
3. Relocation address and owner’s consent.

Consequences of missing the deadline

• Loss of simplified eviction rights.
• Extended tenant rights.
• Risk of court disputes.

Tips

• Prepare documents in advance.
• Send the agreement immediately after signing.
• Keep confirmation when submitting online.

Key deadlines table

Conclusion

To retain the legal benefits of a Najem Okazjonalny agreement, it must be registered with the tax office within 14 days of the start of the tenancy.