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A public registry with institutional standing

PATRIMOINE-ID lists classified cultural properties, both movable and immovable, under the supranational authority of OIMAP. Every registration follows a verifiable procedure, backed by an official certificate and a publicly viewable history.

The registry guarantees the transparency and traceability of heritage protection: every record publishes its legal status, its responsible authority and the full history of the actions concerning it.

972

properties registered

441

classified properties

Member countries

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Registry history

2014

OIMAP founded

Signing of the founding convention between the first member states.

2016

Common legal framework

Adoption of the registration regulation and the verification charter.

2018

Pilot registry

Experimental launch of the registry with 12 member countries.

2021

Public launch

The public registry goes live, with QR-code certification of records.

2024

Extension to movable properties

Expansion to movable properties and intangible heritage.

2026

Consolidated registry

10 member countries and a fully operational registry.

Legal framework

OIMAP Convention

The founding text defining the missions and organization of the International Organization for Heritage Enhancement and Authority.

Registration regulation

Conditions, procedures and legal effects of registering properties in the registry.

Verification charter

Framework for the official certificate, the unique code and public online verification.

Dispute resolution regulation

The dispute-resolution body and the procedure for withdrawing a property.

The legal statuses

Every registered property is assigned a legal status that determines its level of protection and the obligations that follow from it.

Classé

The highest level of legal protection. The property is registered under full protection: any modification, restoration or transfer requires prior authorization from OIMAP.

Inventorié

The property is recorded and documented. It is subject to a conservation and reporting obligation, without a full freeze on management actions.

Suspendu

Registration is temporarily suspended pending a review: further verification, a dispute, or a withdrawal request.

En instance de retrait

A withdrawal procedure is underway. The property retains its protective effects until the final decision.

Retiré

The property has been struck off the registry. It no longer benefits from protection, but its history remains publicly viewable.

En litige

A dispute is pending before OIMAP's dispute-resolution body.

Transfert en autorisation

Responsibility for the property is being transferred between national authorities or regional delegations.

Registration process

Submission

The national authority files the complete dossier via the OIMAP back office.

OIMAP review

Technical and legal examination: authenticity, condition and heritage value.

Registration

Publication in the registry with an official unique number.

Certification

Delivery of the certificate verifiable by QR code.

Withdrawal process

Withdrawing a property from the registry follows a strict adversarial procedure, designed to guarantee the owner's rights and the integrity of the registry.

Referral

A national authority or OIMAP opens a substantiated withdrawal procedure.

Review

Adversarial examination: the owner and the parties are heard.

Decision

The competent body rules on whether to keep or strike off the property.

Removal & archiving

The property is struck off and its history is kept in the registry.

OIMAP's role

The International Organization for Heritage Enhancement and Authority oversees the registry, in coordination with the national authorities of its 10 member countries.

Oversee

The registration, modification and withdrawal of properties.

Coordinate

National authorities and regional delegations.

Verify

The authenticity of certificates and the integrity of the registry.

Certify

The issuance of verifiable official certificates.

How to verify a certificate

Enter a code (format PID-XXXXXX) or scan a QR code: the registry instantly confirms the authenticity of the certificate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a verification certificate?

The certificate is the official document attesting to a property's registration. Each certificate carries a unique code (format PID-XXXXXX) and a QR code, letting anyone verify its authenticity online at any time.

How is a property registered?

Registration is initiated by the member country's national authority via the OIMAP back office. The file is reviewed technically and legally before publication and issuance of the certificate.

What is the difference between "classified" and "inventoried"?

Classification offers the highest level of protection: any management action is frozen without prior authorization. Inventory documents the property and imposes a lighter conservation and reporting obligation.

Is the registry open to the public?

Yes. All published records, their history and their certificate can be freely consulted, with no account required. Only the submission of files is reserved for authorities.

What should I do if a property looks fraudulent?

Use the "Verify a certificate" page to check the authenticity of a code. If in doubt, report the anomaly to the responsible authority or the relevant regional delegation.

How do I report an error on a record?

Every record has a "Report / request a change" button. Your request is forwarded to the authority responsible for the property.

Glossary

OIMAP

International Organization for Heritage Enhancement and Authority — the supranational authority overseeing the registry.

Classification

Registration of a property at the highest level of legal protection.

Inventory

Documented listing of a property, with a conservation and reporting obligation.

Certificate

Official document attesting to the registration and carrying a unique verification code.

Regional delegation

OIMAP's territorial relay responsible for reviewing files.

National authority

The institution in each member country authorized to submit files.

Removal

Permanent withdrawal of a property from the registry, while its history is preserved.

Evidentiary value

The legal value of the certificate, which serves as proof of registration.

Citizen's guide

Browse the registry

Freely browse the records of classified and inventoried properties, their documents and their history.

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Verify a certificate

Check the authenticity of a certificate by code or QR code in a few seconds.

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Report an anomaly

Noticed an error, or have a doubt? Report it to the authority responsible for the property.

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