Civil Code Article 768

This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

A person, who has peacefully, publicly and continually possessed another’s personal property with the intent of being an owner for ten years, acquires the ownership of such personal property.
中文原文 民法第768條
以所有之意思,十年間和平、公然、繼續占有他人之動產者,取得其所有權。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.