Romania’s national property registration program has received a new wave of financial support. The National Agency for Cadastre and Real Estate Advertising (ANCPI) announced more than 420 million lei in funding for the thirteenth stage of systematic cadastre works. Nearly 2,000 local administrative units have applied to participate, each eligible for up to 320,000 lei. The funding, drawn from ANCPI’s revenues and complemented by European sources and local budgets, will cover free registration for citizens under the National Cadastre and Land Book Program (PNCCF). To date, more than nine million properties have been entered into the integrated registry. Counties such as Vaslui, Vâlcea, and Hunedoara account for the largest requests this round, while Brăila, Tulcea, and Călărași submitted far smaller sums. Officials on the ground have welcomed the resources but also point to ongoing difficulties. Directors of local cadastral offices note that while the demand is high, the capacity to deliver varies greatly. One director explained in a recent survey that some contractors provide solid surveys while others struggle with technical quality or lack qualified staff, leaving verification offices overloaded and slowing down results. Another director stressed that even when fieldwork is completed, bottlenecks appear in the technical review stage, frustrating both municipalities and residents who expect quicker outcomes. Mayors are also vocal about both the benefits and the challenges. In Vâlcea county, one mayor told local press that without ANCPI funds his municipality would never be able to afford systematic registration, pointing out that citizens want their documents resolved and that cadastre work also helps town halls plan development projects. Yet he argued that procedures remain too slow and suggested that wider use of drones and aerial mapping would accelerate progress. In Vaslui, where more than sixty localities sought support, another mayor observed that while the new allocations are vital, the cap of 320,000 lei often falls short in areas with fragmented terrain and outdated land books, where surveying is considerably more complex and costly. Analysts who follow the program echo these views, noting that the cadastre expansion strengthens property rights and facilitates economic development, but warning that delivery lags persist. A 2023 quality review found recurring problems with service reliability, staff expertise, and the timeliness of technical checks. Other research suggested that the initial target of registering all properties by 2023 was far too ambitious, since only a small share of localities were fully registered by that time. Some experts believe the answer lies in a more pragmatic approach, with flexible technical standards, broader use of aerial imagery, and gradual updates rather than waiting for full-scale surveys in every locality. The success of this new stage will ultimately depend on whether the extra funds translate into faster and more accurate registration. Local authorities are under pressure to meet the 28-month project deadlines, and citizens want assurance that their property records are handled correctly and efficiently. For now, the new allocation demonstrates the state’s commitment to completing the cadastre, but local voices make clear that money alone will not solve the structural weaknesses in the process. Without stronger technical capacity, modern surveying tools, and quicker verification, the program risks missing its goal of a complete and reliable national land registry.