Register yourself as the personal representative after the death of a sole property owner

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.

You can register yourself as the property owner acting as the personal representative of the deceased owner.

You may need to do this if the beneficiary is under 18. A beneficiary is someone who inherits the property.

Documents you need to send

Complete form AP1 - Change the register, and send a certified copy of either:

• a grant of probate
• letters of administration
• a court order

To certify that a copy of a document is a true copy of the original please write: “I certify this to be a true copy of the original dated…… signed (in wet ink)……Name printed)……………. Address…………….date………….” on the face of the copied document.

You must not certify a copy of a document to be a true copy of the original, if you know that this is untrue. If you dishonestly give information or make a statement that you know is untrue or misleading, you may commit the offence of fraud under section 1 of the Fraud Act 2006 for which you may be prosecuted.

The YouTube video How to certify a document for HM Land Registry may assist you.


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 property under scale 2 of our registration services fees.

Where to send your application

HM Land Registry address for applications.