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You must apply to HM Land Registry to change the registered owner name for a property if you’re either:

• the new owner of a property
• adding someone else as joint owner

How to apply

You can transfer ownership of a property yourself or use a solicitor or conveyancer to help. 

If you’re a new owner, your solicitor or conveyancer may apply as part of the purchase.

The process involves legal steps and can be complicated. If you choose to apply yourself, find out what to consider before making an application without legal representation.

Otherwise, follow these steps.

1. Download and fill in an application to change the register.

2. Fill in either a ‘transfer of whole of registered title’ form, if you’re transferring your whole property, or a ‘transfer of part of registered title’ form if you’re only transferring part of your property.

3. Fill in a certificate of identity for a private individual.

4. Find out the correct fee. Use the ‘Scale 2 fees’ if you’re transferring ownership of a property without selling it, for example as inheritance. if you’re transferring part or all of a property as a sale.

5. Send your documents, forms and fee to HM Land Registry.