3 Easy Ways to Check Official PPAT to Avoid Land Fraud

Society needs to ensure the authenticity and official status of Pejabat Pembuat Akta Tanah (PPAT) before conducting land transactions to avoid fraud and land mafia practices. Now, by utilising digital services provided by the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), the public can perform direct checks as an important preventive step in the land buying and selling process. ATR/BPN provides various official channels that make it easy for the public to verify whether a PPAT is registered and active. This check is crucial to ensure transactions are conducted through legitimate officials with authority. Here are three ways to confirm PPAT status, sourced from the official ATR/BPN Sumbar website: 1. Check via the Sentuh Tanahku App One of the most practical methods is using Sentuh Tanahku, available on the Play Store and App Store. The steps are: - Open the Sentuh Tanahku app - Select the Mitra Kerja menu - Click the PPAT submenu - Select Lihat PPAT - Enter the city or regency name - The system will display the list of active PPATs Through this feature, the public can ensure the chosen PPAT is officially registered according to the work area. 2. Check via the Official ATR/BPN Website In addition to the app, checks can also be done through the official ATR/BPN website. The steps are: - Access the official ATR/BPN website - Select the Publikasi menu - Click the Daftar PPAT submenu - Specify the city or regency area - The system will display the list of active PPATs Through this service, the public can know PPATs authorised to create land deeds in specific areas. 3. Check Directly at the PPAT Office Verification can also be done directly by visiting the relevant PPAT office. Some things to note: - Ensure there is an official nameplate in front of the office - The nameplate contains the PPAT’s name, SK number, and address - The nameplate size is generally around 100×40 cm to 200×80 cm - Match the PPAT’s identity with data from the app or website This step helps ensure the office is truly operating officially in accordance with regulations. Checking PPAT status is an important step to provide legal certainty in land transactions. By utilising ATR/BPN’s digital services and direct checks, the public can minimise fraud risks and ensure the process runs safely.