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Did you inherit something you don't know about?

This question troubles thousands of Czechs. Enter your name or your parents' name and find out in seconds — free, no registration, and without us processing or storing your data.

Source: list of insufficiently identified owners (ÚZSVM/ČÚZK).
Important: the deadline to file a claim expired on 31 December 2023, and unclaimed properties have been passing to the state since 1 April 2024. A chance still remains for properties where supplementary probate proceedings were requested by the end of 2023.

How it works

01

Enter a name

Your own, or your parents' or grandparents' — inheritance most often gets lost a generation back.

02

We search the register

We compare the name against the ÚZSVM list, without storing any search history.

03

You decide what's next

If there's a match, we explain what it means — the decision on what to do is left to a notary or attorney.

What this tool is — and isn't

It is

  • A search of publicly available registers (ÚZSVM) plus links to the court notice board and CDCP
  • "Possible match" information, nothing more
  • A free first step before visiting a notary

It isn't

  • Proof of ownership or legal advice
  • A replacement for probate proceedings with a notary
  • A guarantee that the filing deadline hasn't passed — for land it generally expired on 31 December 2023
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Frequently asked questions

Is the search on zdediljsem.cz free?

Yes, searching the ÚZSVM list is free and requires no registration.

Do you store the name I enter?

The name is only used to search the ÚZSVM list via our API. The result is shown only to you; we do not store any search history.

Does a name match mean I've really inherited something?

No. It is always only a possible match, which needs to be verified with a notary or directly with ÚZSVM.

Where does the data come from?

From the list of insufficiently identified owners (ÚZSVM/ČÚZK). The deadline to file a claim expired on 31 December 2023 — for some properties there is still a chance due to the exception for supplementary probate proceedings.

Does zdediljsem.cz provide legal advice?

No. This is an informational tool, not a law firm. For a specific legal course of action we recommend a notary or attorney.

What if my ancestors also lived in Slovakia?

Given the shared history of Czechoslovakia, many families have roots on both sides of the border. For the Slovak side, a similar tool is available at zdedilsom.sk.