(1) A proprietor, by an instrument in notarial form, may transfer his or her land, lease or hypothec to any person with or without consideration.
(2) The transfer shall be completed by registration of the transferee as proprietor of the land, lease or hypothec and by filing the instrument.
(3) The transferee of a hypothec may require the debtor to execute the transfer for the purpose of acknowledging the amount due under the hypothec at the date of execution of the transfer.