Land plot division (sklypo padalijimas) means dividing one plot into two or more separate plots, each with its own unique number and owner. In most cases this is done through a land plot formation and rearrangement project (žemės sklypų formavimo ir pertvarkymo projektas, FPP); if the division does not comply with the valid planning documents, a detailed plan (detalusis planas) is needed instead. Geomanai carries out plot division from €1,500, and the process takes from 12 months.
Plot division, merging and amalgamation are all the same formation and rearrangement project, just different ways of using it: the Law on Land (Žemės įstatymas, Article 40(1)(4)) provides for it when plots are divided, partitioned, merged or re-divided.
If the plot does not have to be divided and you only need to agree who uses which part, a quicker and cheaper plan of agreed use of a co-owned plot (naudojimosi tvarkos planas, from €240) is enough.
When do you need to divide a plot?
- You want to sell or gift part of the plot as a separate plot.
- The co-owners each want their own plot and to end the joint ownership (this is called partition — atidalijimas).
- You have inherited a plot together with others and want to divide it.
- You plan to build several houses on separate plots.
- You want to mortgage or lease part of the plot as a separate property.
Division, plan of agreed use or detailed plan?
| Option | When it fits | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation and rearrangement project (FPP) | The division complies with the valid planning documents | from €1,500 | from 12 months |
| Plan of agreed use | The plot stays shared; it is only agreed who uses which part | from €240 | the plan — about 1 week; with the co-owners' signatures and a notary — longer |
| Detailed plan | The division requires changing the building conditions or planning decisions | from €6,050 | usually 6–18 months |
A plan of agreed use does not divide the ownership — the co-owners remain co-owners. For the plan to have legal force, it must be approved by a notary and registered. More: plan of agreed use (in Lithuanian) and detailed plan (in Lithuanian).
How does division through an FPP work?
- Consultation. We assess the plot documents and tell you which option suits you.
- Cadastral survey. If the plot was surveyed only provisionally, a precise cadastral survey is needed first.
- Permission and requirements. Permission to prepare the project and the project requirements are obtained. The preparation of projects is organised by the director of the municipal administration (Law on Land, Article 40(2)). We handle the applications and approvals.
- Contract. We sign a contract for preparing the project.
- Topographic survey, if the requirements call for one.
- Preparing the project. We prepare the drawing of the project solutions and the explanatory note.
- Public announcement, approvals, checking and adoption. The project is made public, agreed with the relevant bodies, checked and approved by an order.
- Cadastral survey of the new plots and their registration with the State Enterprise Centre of Registers (VĮ Registrų centras).
How long does it take?
| Stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| Topographic survey (if needed) | 2–4 weeks |
| Project solutions and explanatory note | ~10 business days |
| Public announcement, approvals, checking, adoption | ~10 business days for each stage |
| Cadastral survey of the new plots | ~2 months |
| Whole process | from 12 months |
What lengthens the process most is waiting for the authorities and comments received during the approvals.
How much does plot division cost?
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Dividing a plot into separate plots (FPP) | from €1,500 |
| Plan of agreed use | from €240 |
| Detailed plan | from €6,050 |
Prices include VAT. The project price does not include the topographic survey (usually required, from €240/ha) or the cadastral survey of the new plots after the project (up to 2 ha — €450–785); these are paid separately.
The price depends on:
- how many new plots are formed;
- the plot area and the number of boundary turning points;
- whether a topographic survey is needed;
- whether the plot has already been surveyed precisely;
- the location and the number of neighbouring plots.
State fees, notary fees and other charges of institutions are paid by the client separately — this is stated in the contract. Full price list: Prices.
What documents will you need?
- An extract from the Real Property Register (Nekilnojamojo turto registras).
- The land plot plan (if the plot has been formed).
- The consent of all co-owners.
- Permission and requirements for preparing the project (we help you obtain them).
When is a project not needed?
When the common boundary between two adjacent plots is changed (amalgamation (in Lithuanian)), a project may not be required if the part being transferred is no larger than:
- 0.04 ha (400 m²) — for an other-purpose plot;
- 0.3 ha (3,000 m²) — for an agricultural plot;
- 0.5 ha (5,000 m²) — for a forestry plot, if after the rearrangement the plots will be no smaller than 5 ha.
Frequently asked questions
How much does plot division cost?
Dividing a plot through a formation and rearrangement project costs from €1,500 including VAT. The final price depends on the number of new plots, the area and whether a topographic survey is needed.
How long does plot division take?
From 12 months. Obtaining permissions and the approvals and adoption by the authorities take the longest.
Can a plot be divided without a detailed plan?
Yes, if the division complies with the valid planning documents. In that case a formation and rearrangement project is enough.
What is the difference between division and a plan of agreed use?
After a division, each owner gets a separate plot. With a plan of agreed use, the plot stays shared — it is only agreed who uses which part.
Do all co-owners have to agree?
Yes. A plot cannot be divided without the consent of all co-owners.
Is a cadastral survey needed before the division?
Yes, if the plot was surveyed only provisionally. Without precise data, neither a formation project nor a detailed plan can be started.
Can I sell part of a plot without dividing it?
You can sell a share of the joint ownership. The buyer then becomes a co-owner, and the parts can conveniently be set out in a plan of agreed use.
Who approves the project?
The preparation of projects is organised, and decisions on them are taken, by the director of the municipal administration (Law on Land, Article 40(2)). We handle all applications and approvals.
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Ask us about dividing your plot
Call +370 603 45 805 (Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00) or email info@geomanai.lt. Send us the unique number (unikalus numeris) of the plot and tell us how you want to divide it. We aim to reply within 1–2 business days. Contact
Related services
- Land plot cadastral survey
- Topographic survey
- Merging plots (in Lithuanian)
- Amalgamation (in Lithuanian)
- Land plot formation and rearrangement projects (in Lithuanian)
- Plan of agreed use of a co-owned plot (in Lithuanian)
- Detailed plan (in Lithuanian)
Responsible for content:Julius Giedraitis — Director of UAB GEOMANAI, land surveyor and geodetic surveyor (qualification certificates No. 2M-M-1788, 1GKV-807) · Updated:11 November 2026