Guide

Scotland Property Records

Scottish property records are handled by Registers of Scotland, with title sheets and title plans used to check registered ownership and property information.

Quick answer

Scottish property records are handled by Registers of Scotland, with title sheets and title plans used to check registered ownership and property information.

Quick answer

Property records in Scotland are handled by Registers of Scotland, not HM Land Registry. The main registered property record is commonly called a title sheet, and the plan document is commonly called a title plan.

Official registry

Registers of Scotland says it keeps public registers of land, property and other legal documents in Scotland. Its Land Register records ownership of land and property in Scotland and can be searched through ScotLIS.

Official source: https://www.ros.gov.uk/scottish-land-register

Title sheet

ScotLIS guidance explains that a title sheet may include the property description, registered owners, securities or charges against the property, and burdens or responsibilities.

Official source: https://scotlis.ros.gov.uk/help-and-guidance

Title plan

ScotLIS guidance explains that the title plan shows the position and boundary of registered properties and is based on the Ordnance Survey map.

Official source: https://scotlis.ros.gov.uk/help-and-guidance

How Scottish records differ

England and Wales customers often search for a Title Register and Title Plan through HM Land Registry. In Scotland, the wording and registry process are different. A title sheet is commonly the ownership record, and ScotLIS is the public search route for the Land Register.

When these records are useful

  • Checking registered ownership of Scottish property
  • Reviewing title information before buying or selling
  • Confirming securities, charges, burdens or responsibilities
  • Viewing the registered property position and boundary on a plan
  • Investigating land or property information before taking professional advice

Older Sasine records

Some Scottish property may relate to the older Sasine Register rather than the Land Register. Registers of Scotland guidance explains that additional help or different record types may be needed in those cases.

Official source: https://scotlis.ros.gov.uk/help-and-guidance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who keeps property records in Scotland?

Registers of Scotland keeps public registers of land, property and other legal documents in Scotland.

What document shows ownership in Scotland?

For property registered in the Land Register of Scotland, the title sheet is commonly the main document used to check registered ownership information.

Is HM Land Registry used for Scottish property?

No. HM Land Registry covers England and Wales. Scottish property records are handled by Registers of Scotland.

What does a Scottish title plan show?

ScotLIS guidance explains that the title plan shows the position and boundary of registered properties and is based on the Ordnance Survey map.

Related pages

Property Guides

A central guide hub for property ownership, boundaries, title documents and regional property record systems across England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

UK Property Registry Sources

The main official sources customers should understand when checking property records in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

England and Wales Property Records

For property in England and Wales, HM Land Registry records can help identify registered ownership, tenure, title number, charges, rights and the general extent of registered land.

Northern Ireland Property Records

Northern Ireland property records are handled separately by Land & Property Services, with folios and property maps used for registered land and property information.

Title Register

A Title Register is a Land Registry title record that can show key ownership and legal title information for a registered property.

Title Plan

A Title Plan is a registry plan showing the location and general extent of a registered property title.

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