How to find out whether enforcement (exekuce) is being carried out against you or your property
Published 12 October 2026
You can check enforcement against a person in the Central Register of Enforcements (Centrální evidence exekucí), enforcement against a specific property on its ownership sheet (list vlastnictví) in the Czech Land Registry (katastr nemovitostí), and any insolvency proceedings in the Insolvency Register (insolvenční rejstřík). Each source shows something different, so it is worth checking all three. The Land Registry and the Insolvency Register are public and free to search; for the enforcement register, the scope and conditions of verification depend on the service's current settings.
Summary
- The Central Register of Enforcements shows enforcements brought against a person, not which properties they affect.
- On the ownership sheet, the Czech Land Registry shows a note on the commencement of enforcement, an enforcement order and any lien (zástavní právo).
- The Insolvency Register shows whether insolvency proceedings are under way or have taken place, which can affect enforcement.
- If you receive a letter from an enforcement officer (exekutor), do not pay or sign anything in a panic; first verify who is writing and about what.
- This content is for information only and is not legal advice.
Three sources, three different questions
The questions “is enforcement being carried out against me?” and “is there enforcement against my property?” are not the same. Enforcement (exekuce) is conducted against a person (the debtor, known as the povinný). Under the Enforcement Code No. 120/2001 Coll. (exekuční řád), the enforcement officer (exekutor, a private officer appointed by the state to enforce court decisions) then chooses the method, for example wage deductions, attachment of a bank account claim or the sale of a property. The information is therefore spread across several places:
| Source | What you will find out | What you will not find out |
|---|---|---|
| Central Register of Enforcements (Centrální evidence exekucí) | Whether enforcement is under way against a person and which enforcement officer is handling it | Whether the enforcement affects a property |
| Czech Land Registry (katastr nemovitostí) | Whether a specific property has a note, an enforcement order or a lien registered against it | Other debts and enforcement carried out by other methods |
| Insolvency Register (insolvenční rejstřík) | Whether insolvency proceedings are or were under way | Details of individual enforcements outside insolvency |
Step one: the Central Register of Enforcements
The Central Register of Enforcements is run by the Chamber of Enforcement Officers of the Czech Republic (Exekutorská komora České republiky) and is available at ekcr.cz. Use it to find out whether anyone is conducting enforcement against you, or against a company you represent.
- On the register's website, choose the option to verify information about enforcements.
- Enter the identification details (for an individual, the name plus a detail such as date of birth or birth number; for a company, the company ID number, IČO). The scope of the details required, the method of identity verification and any conditions depend on the service's current settings.
- Read the result: each enforcement is usually listed with the enforcement officer, the case reference number (spisová značka) and the status of the proceedings.
How to read the result: the case reference number is the key. Use it to contact the enforcement officer, request a statement of the debt and check whether the proceedings also concern a property. If the register shows no enforcement, that does not automatically mean that nothing encumbers the property, so check the Land Registry too.
Step two: the Czech Land Registry
To check a specific property, use the public application Nahlížení do katastru nemovitostí (the online Land Registry viewer). You generally search by property, that is, by cadastral area (katastrální území) and the number of the plot, building or unit. The ownership sheet (list vlastnictví) will then be displayed.
Where to look on the ownership sheet
- Part A – the owner or co-owners and their shares. Check that the person you are looking for is actually listed.
- Part B – the properties belonging to the sheet (plots, buildings, units) and any related details.
- Part C – rights in rem and restrictions on ownership. This is where you will see a lien (zástavní právo), including an enforcement officer's lien, and an enforcement order (exekuční příkaz) for the sale of the property.
- Part D – notes. Here you will find a note on the commencement of enforcement and on other proceedings, such as an ordered sale or an auction.
Entries in the Land Registry are governed by the Land Registry Act No. 256/2013 Coll. (katastrální zákon). A note is primarily a warning to others that proceedings are under way concerning the property. It does not tell you about the debt or its amount; you can only get that from the enforcement officer.
Beware of delays: the Land Registry may lag behind the actual situation by some time. A new enforcement order may therefore not be visible there straight away.
Step three: the Insolvency Register
The Insolvency Register is public and can be found at isir.justice.cz. You search by name and date of birth, or by company ID number (IČO). The proceedings are governed by the Insolvency Act No. 182/2006 Coll. (insolvenční zákon).
Why this matters: if insolvency proceedings have begun, this can affect ordered or ongoing enforcements, and a different regime then governs the handling of assets. You can also find out whether the person you are looking for is in debt relief (oddlužení, a court-supervised repayment scheme). The register shows the status of the proceedings and a list of filings; do not confuse it with an overview of enforcements.
If you want to know how enforcement against a property proceeds stage by stage, see the page Exekuce na nemovitost.
Checklist: I have received a letter from an enforcement officer
A letter from an enforcement officer can be stressful. A simple procedure will help:
- Do not sign or pay anything in a hurry. First check that the letter is genuine and concerns you.
- Write down the case reference number, the enforcement officer's name and the date of delivery. Deadlines for any objections or appeals may run from the date of delivery.
- Verify the enforcement in the Central Register of Enforcements by name, or by the case reference number given in the letter.
- Check the Land Registry for every property you own or co-own.
- Check the Insolvency Register to see whether insolvency proceedings are under way.
- Ask the enforcement officer for a statement of the debt and an itemised account of costs, so it is clear what the amount consists of.
- Keep all documents, including envelopes and delivery receipts.
- Seek advice from a lawyer, or have your situation assessed free of charge through the situation assessment form.
Weeks to months usually pass between an enforcement order and an auction, so there is generally time to consider your options. Even so, it is better to react promptly.
What to watch out for once you discover enforcement
An auction is usually the most expensive option for the debtor; the costs of the proceedings and the creditors are paid first from the proceeds. For general overviews of the options, see the section Rady a vysvětlení.
You may also come across offers of a “quick rescue”, such as loans secured against the property or sale and leaseback. Such offers can make your situation worse, so do not sign anything in a panic. If you are considering a sale, bear in mind that ownership passes only on registration in the Czech Land Registry (vklad do katastru nemovitostí), and that a reputable purchase is paid by bank transfer, typically through a lawyer's escrow account.
This text is for information only and is not a substitute for legal advice. The right course of action always depends on your individual case.