Registering a title in the Land Register
Registers of Scotland are working on a single register for land and property titles, called the Land Register of Scotland.
About the Land Register
The land register is a digital, map-based record of land ownership. It’s gradually replacing the older, deeds-based General Register of Sasines.
By having all land and property owners on a single register, this will give a full picture of exactly who owns what across Scotland.
This will make buying and selling property much easier, faster and cheaper.
Registering your title on the Land Register will:
- safeguard your ownership
- help clarify the boundaries of your land and identify what you own
- offer a state-backed warranty provided by the keeper
- simplify future transactions over complex or scattered estates, helping to reduce costs
Registering land
When you sell or remortgage a property it automatically moves to the Land Register. If you don't plan to sell or buy, but would like your property added to the Land Register, you can still apply to Registers of Scotland. This is called voluntary registration.
Find more information about voluntary registration on the Registers of Scotland website, including:
- how to apply for voluntary registration
- how to find a solicitor to prepare your registration
- fees you need to pay
- how to get more support