Adding spouse's name to the title deed

I would like to add my spouse's name to my property's deeds.<br> <br> The gov website suggests only AP1 is needed (https://www.gov.uk/registering-land-or-property-with-land-registry/transfer-ownership-of-your-property), but other websites suggest that both AP1 and TR1 are needed (e.g. https://freeconveyancingadvice.co.uk/Q&A/diy-conveyancing/tr1-or-ap1#:~:text=Form%20TR1%20is%20the%20transfer,the%20Land%20Registry%20application%20form)<br> <br> Please advise.

Hello Sebastiaan - I would advise you to examine the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/registering-land-or-property-with-land-registry/transfer-ownership-of-your-property">gov.uk website</a> page again.&#160; There are 5 steps listed about the process, the first three of which set out the forms that need to be completed.&#160;<br> <br> We need the form AP1, form TR1, and evidence of identity in form ID1 or form ID3 for all those who are not legally represented.&#160;<br> <br> I hope this helps.&#160;

<p>Thank you. I should have looked more carefully.</p> <p>But tell me, why not merge the transfer form and registration form into one, because surely there's no point in transferring a property without registering that transfer.</p>

Sebastiaan - The two forms are different because they serve different purpose legally.&#160;<br> <br> The form TR1 is a legal deed for a transfer.&#160;<br> <br> The form AP1 is an application form to HM Land Registry to change / update a title register.&#160; This form is used in a variety of circumstances, not just to register a transfer.&#160;<br> <br> I hope this helps.&#160;

<p>Thank you.</p> <p>Some further questions, if I may:</p> <ul> <li>The list of professions that can certify identity includes 'chartered or certified accountant'. I have a friend who is a 'chartered management accountant'. Is he permitted to certify our identities?</li> <li>What do I enter&#160;under 'Applications in priority order?' in section 4 of AP1? I'm transferring my&#160;property (currently in my name only), not for money, and with no mortgage, to myself and my wife. Can I use&#160;the wording 'Registration of transfer of property (gift)'? Or would you recommend a different wording?</li> <li>In the same box 4 on form AP1, under 'Price paid/value', do I put the current market value of the property?</li> <li>Fees: is there also a fee for TR1separately? Or are TR1 and AP1&#160;together charged as one application with one fee?</li> </ul>

Sebastiaan -&#160; I respond to your further questions in the same order&#160;<br> &#160; <ul> <li>'Chartered Management Accountant' is not the same as 'Chartered or Certified Accountant'.&#160; I believe they are regulated by different bodies.&#160; However, it is best you check with your friend to see if he qualifies.&#160;</li> <li>You can enter &quot;Transfer by way of gift&quot;</li> <li>Yes.&#160; Please enter the current market value under the Price paid/value column.&#160;</li> <li>There is no separate fee for transfer.&#160; You pay a single fee for the application under Scale 2 of our Fees Order based on the current market value of the property.&#160;</li> </ul> Hope this helps.&#160;

<p>You write: &quot;You pay a single fee for the application under Scale 2 of our Fees Order based on the current market value of the property&quot; But given that I'm transferring to myself and my wife it's <em><strong>half the current market value</strong></em>, right?</p> <p>Also, does the copy of the title deed need to be an Official Copy, or can I simply download the one on the Land Registry site and have that certified?</p> <p>If the latter is the case, can I have it certified by a lawyer or retired teacher?</p>

I meant to ask you if the fee is&#160;<strong>half the fee corresponding to the current market value</strong>.

Sebastiaan - The fee is calculated on the value of share, i.e. half the fee corresponding to the current market value.<br> <br> I am not sure what your reference to title deed is about.&#160; If the property is already registered with us then you do not need to submit a copy or official copy of the title register.&#160; The register is electronically held by us anyway so we don't need you to submit a copy.&#160;&#160;

<p>You write: &quot;I am not sure what your reference to title deed is about.&#160; If the property is already registered with us then you do not need to submit a copy or official copy of the title register.&#160; The register is electronically held by us anyway so we don't need you to submit a copy.&quot;</p> <p>But on this website:&#160;https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/change-the-register-ap1/guidance-completing-form-ap1</p> <p>it says: &quot;List all the documents you are sending to us. We will only require certified copies of deeds or documents you send to us.&quot;</p>

Sebastiaan - the reference to certified copies of deeds or documents relates other evidence submitted in support of the application, for example marriage certificate, death certificate, probate, etc.&#160; &#160;We do not require copy of the title register and / or title plan if the property is already registered with us.&#160;

<p>&lt;p&gt;Thanks.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You might refer clients to the excellent Land Registry video:&amp;#160;&lt;b&gt;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlfrtxhx_is&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</p>