Transfer unregistered land or property to a third party after the death of a sole owner
I am sorry to hear about your bereavement.
Land registration is complex, designed to protect legal and financial interests in property. There can be significant consequences for any error. Please consider seeking legal representation. Before making an application without legal representation, it is important to consider the benefits of using a conveyancer.
Our bereavement leaflet provides important information for you to consider when dealing with property when someone dies.
Documents you need to send
The buyer or their solicitor will normally make this application and pay any fees.
If you want to submit this application, you'll need to complete:
form FR1 - First registration: application
form TR1 - Registered title(s): whole transfer there is also a "YouTube" video on completion of TR1 which may assist you.
form DL - Document list
Evidence of identity (please see below)
And send evidence of death. This can be either:
a grant of probate
letters of administration
a court order
Please send us the original Crown Copyright certified copy. We will return this to you.
You'll also need to send the original title deeds for the property.
Find out more about registering land or property with HM Land Registry for the first time
Verifying your identity
Evidence of Identity is usually required for all parties to the transaction unless they are represented by a conveyancer. See Practice guide 67: evidence of identity for more information and the options available to you.
Find out more about Devolution on the death of a registered proprietor.
How much it costs
The fee is based on the value of the transaction under scale 1 of our Registration services fees.
Where to send your application
HM Land Registry address for applications.