• Algeria rolls out AMLAK nationwide, replacing paper land titles with digital records

• System centralizes land issuance, improves traceability, transparency, and inter-agency coordination

• Faster processing aims to ease bottlenecks amid rising land title volumes

Algeria has begun rolling out the AMLAK information system nationwide, a platform designed to replace paper land titles with a fully electronic system. The General Directorate of National Domain (DGDN) announced the move on Jan. 11 as part of broader efforts to speed up the digital transformation of land administration. All land registry and land conservation offices are expected to be connected to the unified system.

The shift to electronic land titles is intended to address weaknesses in the existing paper-based process, which is prone to long delays, difficult updates, and the risk of document loss or forgery. By centralizing the issuance, modification, and archiving of land titles, AMLAK is expected to improve data accuracy and coordination among public services involved in land management.

Beyond the digitization of documents, the system introduces full traceability of land transactions. Each stage of the process, from application submission to title issuance, is recorded on the platform. This makes procedures transparent, verifiable, and compliant with current regulations. The system also provides real-time performance indicators, allowing authorities to monitor cadastral activity and better allocate resources.

For users, the reform is expected to significantly reduce processing times. Applications submitted to land registry services should move faster, easing administrative bottlenecks. Faster procedures could in turn speed up real estate transactions, strengthen property rights, and reduce land-related disputes. These factors are essential for a well-functioning property market.

The rollout comes as land activity continues to rise. In 2025, the National Agency for Land Conservation, Cadastre, and Cartography (ANCFCC) issued 430,000 land titles, a 15% increase from 2024. Higher volumes are putting additional pressure on land services and underscore the need for a digital system capable of handling growing demand.

Over the longer term, the nationwide adoption of AMLAK could strengthen land governance and improve administrative transparency. Centralized and up-to-date land data would give authorities a more effective tool to secure real estate investment and modernize the management of public land assets.

Samira Njoya