Move-In Registration and Fixed Date: Moving-Day Order ===================================================== This explains how to obtain a fixed date in advance after signing the contract, then check the registry, pay the balance, take possession of the home, and register your move on moving day. It also covers when opposability and preferential repayment rights take effect, lease reporting, and cases where the deposit on your previous home remains unpaid. - After signing the contract, obtain a fixed date in advance or file the lease agreement if it is subject to reporting. - Check the official guidance to determine when to review the property registry again. - Receive the keys and take actual possession of the home when paying the balance. - Register your move through Government24 or at a community service center on the day you take possession of the home. - After applying online, check again that processing is complete and whether confirmation by the head of household is required. Housing tenants should obtain a fixed date in advance after signing the contract and, on moving day, proceed in the following order: check the registry, pay the balance, take possession of the home, and file a move-in report. The move-in report must be filed within 14 days of moving in, while the reporting deadline for lease agreements subject to reporting should be checked through an official channel. As of March 2026 Steps to Follow on Moving Day Complete all requirements for deposit protection on moving day whenever possible. You can obtain a fixed date immediately after signing the contract. The requirements for opposability are completed only when the move-in report is filed together with actual possession of the home. Prepare the lease agreement. Compare the address and building and unit numbers with the information in the registry. Obtain a fixed date in advance. You can use a community service center or the Internet Registry Office. If the contract is subject to reporting, file a lease report. Check the contract reporting deadline through an official channel. Check the registry again immediately before paying the balance. Check whether any new maximum-amount mortgage or attachment has been registered. Exchange the balance payment for possession of the home. Receive the keys and means of access. File a move-in report on the day you take possession. Use Government24 or the community service center for your new address. Check the processing result. For online applications, check the submission status and any requests for supplementary information. In practice, payment of the balance and delivery of possession may occur simultaneously. The key is not to send the balance before checking the registry. It is also safer not to postpone the move-in report until the following day. Requirements for Opposability and Preferential Repayment Rights Opposability and preferential repayment rights are separate protections. Opposability requires possession of the home and residence registration. A preferential repayment right requires both the requirements for opposability and a fixed date. Category Required conditions Effect and points to check Opposability Possession of the home and move-in report The lease can be asserted against third parties from 12:00 a.m. on the day after possession of the home and the move-in report are completed Preferential repayment right Requirements for opposability and a fixed date Provides a basis for receiving distributions before junior rights holders in an auction or public sale Fixed date only Contract and fixed date A preferential repayment right is not completed without possession of the home and a move-in report Move-in report only Possession of the home and residence registration Opposability may be established, but a preferential repayment right without a fixed date is not secured The Easy-to-Find Practical Legal Information explanation of “Acquisition of Opposability and Preferential Repayment Rights” defines opposability as follows. “Opposability” means the legal power that allows a tenant to assert the terms of the lease against a third party, namely the transferee of the leased home, a person who has succeeded to the right to lease it, or any other person with an interest in the leased home. Opposability does not arise immediately on the day the move-in report is completed. It takes effect from the day after possession of the home and residence registration are completed. A security interest registered earlier on the same day may take priority over the tenant. How to Obtain a Fixed Date in Advance You can apply for a fixed date using a completed contract even before moving in. The signatures or seals of the landlord and tenant must be verifiable. Key details such as the address and contract amount must also be stated in the contract. Application channels include: Agencies authorized to assign fixed dates, such as the competent community service center The Republic of Korea Supreme Court Internet Registry Office Community service centers that accept housing lease agreement reports The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s Real Estate Transaction Management System For a housing lease agreement subject to reporting, a fixed date may be assigned when the agreement is submitted with the report. A lease report and a move-in report are not the same procedure. Even after completing the lease report, separately confirm the move-in report after actually moving in. Comparison of Move-In Reports and Lease Reports Move-in reports and lease reports have different purposes and deadlines. Completing one does not always complete the other. Check the receipt and civil-service processing result for each. Item Move-in report Housing lease agreement report Fixed date Reference point Actual move-in Execution of the lease agreement Application using a completed contract Deadline Within 14 days of moving in Check the reporting deadline for contracts subject to reporting through an official channel Rather than a separate statutory deadline, obtaining it early is advantageous for priority purposes Main channels Government24, community service center for the new address Real Estate Transaction Management System, competent community service center Internet Registry Office, community service center, etc. Main purpose Transfer residence registration and satisfy the requirements for opposability Report the terms of the lease agreement Satisfy the requirements for a preferential repayment right Whether a lease report is required depends on the region and the deposit and monthly rent terms. Check with the community service center having jurisdiction over the leased home or through the Real Estate Transaction Management System. Even if reporting is not required, you can obtain a fixed date separately. Summary by Situation The items you should handle first depend on your current situation. Check the table below for the case that applies to you. If multiple conditions overlap, follow the procedure requiring earlier action. Current situation Priority action Points to note Contract signed but before move-in Obtain a fixed date and check whether a lease report is required A fixed date alone does not establish opposability Moving and paying the balance on the same day After checking the registry, pay the balance, take possession, and file a move-in report The move-in report does not take effect immediately that day Moving on a weekend or after business hours Apply through an available official online channel You must check again after submission to confirm that processing is complete Moving into an existing household Check the move-in report and head-of-household confirmation procedures Processing may be delayed if confirmation is incomplete Deposit from previous home has not been returned Consider a tenant’s lease registration order Be careful about changing your address or relinquishing possession before registration is complete Calculation Example Consider a typical tenant moving in after signing a contract. Check the reporting deadline for a lease agreement subject to reporting through an official channel. The statutory deadline for filing a move-in report after actually moving is within 14 days of moving in. Apply for a fixed date immediately after preparing the contract. If the contract is subject to reporting, check the reporting deadline through an official channel and complete the lease report. Check official guidance for when to review the registry again. After taking possession of the home, file the move-in report on the same day. Assess opposability from the day after completing both the move-in report and possession of the home. The 14-day period is not a recommended waiting period. It is the statutory deadline for filing a move-in report. To protect the deposit, it is better to file the report on the actual move-in date. Difference Between Online Submission Time and Completion of Processing You must distinguish between the time an online application is submitted and the time administrative processing is completed. Check the processing status of the move-in report on Government24. If you are joining an existing household, additional confirmation by the head of household may be required. If you applied for a fixed date through the Internet Registry Office, check whether it has been assigned. Supplementary action may be required because of missing files or difficulties identifying the contract. Do not assume the procedure is complete merely because you saved the application screen. If you are uncertain about online processing, visit a community service center during business hours. You should generally bring your identification and lease agreement. If applying through an agent, first ask about authorization requirements and additional documents. If You Have Not Received the Deposit from Your Previous Home If the deposit for your previous home has not been returned, it is safer not to change your address first. Losing possession and residence registration may create problems with maintaining opposability or preferential repayment rights for the previous home. Consider a tenant’s lease registration order before filing a move-in report for the new home. You may apply for a tenant’s lease registration order if the lease has ended but the deposit has not been returned. You must apply to the competent court and confirm that the registration has actually been completed. Do not move out or change your address while the application alone is pending. The main supporting materials are the contract and evidence of deposit payment. Materials showing termination of the lease and non-return of the deposit may also be required. Check the competent court’s guidance for the specific documents. Common Mistakes The most common misconception is that protection is complete once a fixed date is obtained. A fixed date does not replace possession of the home or a move-in report. You must separately check the role of all three requirements. Checking the registry for the first time only after sending the balance A mismatch between the building or unit number in the contract and the registry Mistakenly assuming that a lease report also serves as a move-in report Filing a move-in report but not checking the processing result Changing the address before the deposit for the previous home is returned Moving immediately after applying for a tenant’s lease registration order but before registration is complete Do not stop after checking the registry once when signing the contract. New rights may be registered between the contract date and the balance payment date. You must check again immediately before paying the balance to identify any such changes. FAQ Q. Can I obtain a certified date before moving in? A. Yes. If you have a lease agreement signed or sealed by both the landlord and tenant, you can apply even before moving in. However, a certified date alone does not establish opposability or the preferential right to repayment. Q. How soon after moving in must I file a move-in report? A. You must file the report within 14 days of moving in. To protect your deposit, it is safer to do so on the day you actually take possession of the home. Q. If I obtain a certified date first, will I always have priority over a mortgage lien? A. No. The preferential right to repayment requires not only a certified date but also possession of the home and resident registration. Your deposit's priority is not established if you have only obtained a certified date. Q. Can I also obtain a certified date by filing a housing lease report? A. If you file a reportable contract together with the lease agreement, a certified date may be granted. However, the lease report and move-in report are separate, so you must check whether the move-in report has been filed after you actually move in. Q. Is filing a move-in report through Government24 all I need to do? A. You must check the status of your application afterward. If you are joining an existing household, additional steps such as confirmation by the head of household or submitting supplementary information may be required. Q. Can I register my move to a new home before receiving the deposit back from my previous home? A. Changing your address or relinquishing possession may undermine the requirements for protection of your previous home. If you have applied for a tenant's right registration order, it is safer to move after confirming in the registry that the registration has been completed. Q. Can a new mortgage lien be registered on moving day? A. A new security interest or attachment may be registered between the signing of the contract and the final payment date. You must check the registry again immediately before transferring the balance. Q. Which should I do first, file a move-in report or obtain a certified date? A. You can obtain a certified date in advance immediately after signing the contract. Check the official guidance for the order of procedures on moving day and the requirements for protecting your deposit. Sources - Resident Registration Act: https://www.law.go.kr/법령/주민등록법 - Housing Lease Protection Act: https://www.law.go.kr/법령/주택임대차보호법 - Act on Report on Real Estate Transactions, Etc.: https://www.law.go.kr/법령/부동산거래신고등에관한법률 - Government24 Move-in Notification: https://www.gov.kr/mw/AA020InfoCappView.do?CappBizCD=13100000016 - Supreme Court of Korea Internet Registry Office: https://www.iros.go.kr/ - Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Real Estate Transaction Management System: https://rtms.molit.go.kr/ Images - Woman receiving keys beside documents and a tablet in a home filled with moving boxes: https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTUyMzgsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--04ee5312a340a4e644d539fd7ce92c6b4bc401ee/ai-50617c84.webp - Moving-day flow of document checks, deposit protection, key handover, and online registration: https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTUyNDUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--32c36e44ce44b480ce721ced92144940696f98be/ai-74e0cd86.webp --- Category: How-to Source: https://injoys.com/en/articles/move-in-report-fixed-date-moving-day-procedure License: cc_by Translation-Status: reviewed