Guidance
Making changes to the register
How to apply to change or update the register, from changing existing details to registering land for the first time.
Applies to England and Wales
Land registration is complex, designed to protect legal and financial interests in property. There can be significant consequences for any error. Please consider seeking聽legal representation. Find out about making an application without legal representation.
Guidance
| Update your name | There are a number of reasons you may want to update your name, including marriage, divorce or changing or affirming your gender. You can also find聽 a specific guide to changing your name after marriage. |
| Registering land and property for the first time | You need to register land or property, if it is not already registered, when you buy or mortgage it. Please consider seeking legal representation. |
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Dealing with the estate of someone who鈥檚 died Update property records when someone dies |
When a property owner dies, you will need to change the title register to reflect the new ownership. This guidance explains the options available to you. Please consider seeking legal representation. |
| Signing a digital mortgage deed | How to use our |
Updates to this page
Published 14 March 2025