Before one can register to buy real estate in Iceland one has to fill out an Iceland Preregistration Form. The prerequisites of the form vary from 1 record to another. For example a business form must be filled out before purchasing commercial or residential plots and mortgages. In the same way, an individual must fill in details about his or her personal life prior to being awarded a driver's license. One will also have to reveal his or her birth date and other information relevant to the nation before one can purchase property in Iceland.