The recent legislative regulation (amendment to par. 5 of article 11A of Law 3982/2011) introduces an important transitional mechanism for the Elevator Registry, offering a grace period until July 10, 2027, to settle pending obligations.

Because questions often arise in the field of specialized accessibility systems regarding which systems must be registered, we confirm, based on official legislation, that the registration obligation concerns the total of installed elevators in the country, without any exception regarding the type, use, or architecture of the building.

Which elevators are exactly affected by the legislation?

The regulation covers every category of vertical transport system. Specifically, the obligation to register and the corresponding opportunity for free registration includes:

• Indoor and outdoor elevators: The obligation applies equally both to classic indoor shafts and to outdoor elevators (metal or glass structures) installed on building facades to solve accessibility issues.
• Elevators in single-family houses and maisonettes: Residential lifts (home lifts) and vertical platforms serving private, independent residences are not exempt from the law and must be registered normally.
• Elevators in apartment buildings: All existing or new transport systems in residential complexes and co-ownerships.
• Systems in public or professional use buildings: Elevators in hotels, commercial shops, offices, and spaces where the general public gathers.

How the process is done through your maintenance technician

The registration continues to take place on the same digital Elevator Registry of the General Secretariat of Industry.

The most critical change introduced by the law concerns the person responsible for submission: the registration process is no longer carried out directly by the owner or manager, but is done exclusively through the responsible maintenance technician or installer of your elevator. To complete the late declaration without a fine until July 10, 2027, the manager or owner simply needs to sign a Solemn Declaration providing their consent to the technician.

Information regarding administrative fines

The new regulation offers a real opportunity for cost-effective settlement, as fines are suspended for those who utilize the transitional procedure. On the contrary, if an elevator is found unregistered outside of this process (e.g., after an audit or a complaint), the law provides for the following fines:

• 1,000 euros for elevators in buildings with exclusive residential use (such as single-family houses, maisonettes, or apartment buildings).
• 2,500 euros for buildings with commercial or mixed use.
• 5,000 euros for buildings accessible to the general public.

Additionally, the legislation stipulates that the regular maintenance of an elevator lacking an official registration number can no longer be legally completed, restricting the technician only to urgent safety works.

Express your interest immediately

The Bibikas Special team undertakes to complete the entire late registration process on your behalf. We handle the guidance for completing the Solemn Declaration and the valid entry by our specialized maintenance technician, ensuring the lawfulness of your building easily and without financial burden.

If you wish to proceed with the registration of your elevator, use the expression of interest button below, fill in your details, and one of our representatives will contact you immediately to start the process.