Remove a deceased joint owner from the property record
Have you considered legal representation?
Land registration is complex, designed to protect legal and financial interests in property. There can be significant consequences if an application is completed incorrectly.
Before making an application without legal representation, it is important to consider the benefits of using a conveyancer.
Our Blog "Conveyancing: solicitor or DIY" provides further information.
When a joint owner of a property dies
This guidance only applies when the legal estate passes to the surviving registered owner(s).
Our bereavement leaflet provides further information for you to consider.
Before you lodge the application
You can use our Search for Land and Property service to check the property records.
Please complete an application form
Please complete form DJP – ‘Deceased joint proprietor’ to update the register.
Document required
Please provide one of the following documents:
- a death certificate
- a grant of probate
- letters of administration
Please send us the original Crown Copyright certified copy. We will return this to you.
A conveyancer may provide written confirmation in panel 4 of the form DJP.
You can contact HM Revenue Customs (HMRC) for advice on probate.
Further guidance
Update property records when someone dies - GOV.UK
Practice guide 6: devolution on the death of a registered proprietor - GOV.UK
Fee
There is no fee for this application.
Where to send your application
HM Land Registry address for applications provides our standard addresses and exceptions.
Please see HM Land Registry estimated completion timeframes. It advises what to do if your application becomes urgent.
If you need this information in a different format
We can provide this information in a different format, like audio or large print. If you need this, please contact us via GOV.UK: Accessible documents policy - HM Land Registry - GOV.UK