Full house handover is the final but very important stage of construction, which ensures that the building is fit for use and complies with all legal requirements. When a house is handed over with 100% completion, it means that it is not only finished, but also officially registered as a fully operational building that meets all construction, energy efficiency, and safety requirements.
Although this process may seem formal, it is during this stage that it becomes clear whether everything has been done correctly – so it is important to prepare in advance and know what is required, what the process is and what mistakes to avoid.
When is a building considered 100% complete?
The completion of a building refers to the extent to which construction work has actually been carried out in accordance with the approved design. However, 100% completion is not only a construction status, but also a legal status, which is formalized at the Registry Center. According to Article 28 of the Construction Law, a building is considered fully completed when:
- all work has been completed in accordance with the building permit or project;
- cadastral measurements have been prepared;
- the building meets the essential requirements for a structure;
- a declaration of completion of construction has been completed or a certificate of completion of construction has been obtained.
It is important to note that the commissioning of a house at 85%, 95%, or 97% completion is not equivalent to 100%—the legal status of the building and the possibilities for disposing of it are fundamentally different.
What documents are required for 100% completion?
In order to complete a building with 100% completion, it is necessary to submit documents confirming not only the completion of construction work, but also its legality, quality, and compliance with applicable standards. The list of documents varies slightly depending on whether the building is classified as simple or other categories, but the basic requirements are the same.
Required documents:
- Cadastral measurements of the completed building, prepared by a surveyor and entered into the Register Center system.
- Declaration of completion of construction, confirming that the building has been constructed in accordance with the design. If the building is classified as a building requiring a building permit, the declaration must be signed by both the builder and the project manager.
- Energy performance certificate, if it is a residential building – it must comply with class A or higher. Issued only after an energy audit has been carried out.
- Geodetic photographs (if engineering networks have been newly installed).
- Certificates and declarations of design and construction contractors, if the work was not carried out on a farm.
- Declaration of conformity of the building, if the builder carried out the construction himself.
- Documents confirming compliance with special conditions, if any (e.g., heritage protection, environmental protection).
If the house is built in a city or urbanized area, additional coordination with the municipality or other institutions may be required.
“Completion of construction is not just a formality. It is legal proof that the building can be used without restrictions,” says Rasa Andriuškevičienė, advisor to the Ministry of the Environment’s Department of Construction and Spatial Planning.
How does the 100% house commissioning process work?
The house commissioning procedure is clearly regulated by law and is carried out through the Infostatyba system. Commissioning can be done in two ways: by a builder’s declaration (when no permit was required) or through a construction completion commission, if required by the building category.
1. Logging into the system and submitting an application
The builder or their representative must log into the Infostatyba system and fill out a construction completion declaration (when no permit was required) or submit an application to organize the construction completion procedure. You must select the specific building, attach all documents, and indicate the persons responsible for the design, construction, and cadastral measurements.
2. Document verification
Once the documents have been submitted to the system, they are verified by specialists from the municipality or the State Territorial Planning and Construction Inspectorate (VTPSI). If any documents are missing or contain errors, the applicant is informed via the system and the submission is suspended until the deficiencies are corrected.
“The most common submission error is incomplete documentation. Even one missing document can delay the process by several weeks,” – Raminta Paškevičienė, VTPSI specialist.
3. Building assessment and completion record
If all documents meet the requirements, a 100% completion level is registered, and the Center of Registers enters this record in the Real Estate Register. From this moment, the building is considered fully completed and ready for use. It is also possible to apply for a change of use, mortgage, or sale of the building.
What needs to be done before applying for 100% completion?
Successful completion of a building requires not only the right paperwork, but also that the work actually done matches the building’s design, technical requirements, and legal regulations. Before registering completion with Infostatyba, you need to make sure that all the formal and practical aspects have been taken care of.
Completion works at the construction site
Before applying for 100% completion, the builder must ensure the following:
- All works specified in the project have been completed (both external and internal).
- The building must be completely covered, doors and windows installed, finished, and engineering networks operational.
- The area around the building must be tidied up – access roads and paths must be laid, rainwater drainage issues must be resolved.
- Work related to connecting engineering networks to the city or village infrastructure, if specified in the project, must be completed.
Documentation
In addition to construction work, it is important to ensure that:
- All documents are signed by the responsible persons (project managers, experts, surveyors).
- That energy efficiency data (e.g., certificate) is submitted and approved.
- That there were no significant deviations from the project – and if there were, a statement confirming that the construction was completed without significant deviations is submitted.
“Achieving 100% completion requires a responsible approach from the very beginning of construction – it is especially important to consistently collect all documentation,” says Lina Matulevičiūtė, real estate project manager.
Need help?
If you are facing difficulties with the 100% completion of your house, are unsure whether all documents have been prepared correctly, or have questions about using the INFOSTATYBA system, the stav.lt team can help. Our goal is to make the journey from design to final registration of the building easier for builders and owners.
- We advise on all matters related to the completion of construction: from document verification to practical advice on how to avoid the most common mistakes.
- We will help you understand whether a commission is necessary in your case, whether a builder’s declaration is sufficient, what documents you need to have and how to submit them correctly.
Want a faster approval process? Contact our specialists – we will help you every step of the way.