Change or correction of name (CN)
A change of name should be used if the name recorded on the title:
- has been changed by marriage (eg Surname is changing)
- has been changed by Deed Poll or Change of Name certificate
- has been changed by a Companies “Name Change” Certificate.
A correction of name should be used if the name recorded on the title:
- has been misspelt, or
- has omitted part of the name (e.g. a middle name)
A change or correction of name should not be used if:
- the new name is a completely different person
- changing a trustee name
- the company name has been changed by amalgamation (eg Companies Office Amalgamation Certificate)
- the company no longer exists (eg is struck off).
Transmission (TSM)
A transmission should be used where:
- the registered owner is deceased
- a life tenant dies
- the last surviving life tenant dies (eg Transmission determining life estate or lease for life should be used)
- the registered owner is declared bankrupt and their property is vested in the Official Assignee under the Insolvency Act 2006
- a company is amalgamated with another company under the Companies Act 1993
- building societies unite or transfer engagements.
A Transmission should not be used where:
- trustees are removed or retire
- trustees change for Friendly Societies, Charitable Trusts or Credit Unions.
Transfers (T)
A Transfer should be used if:
- a person is transferring their interest in a title to another person or entity
- trustees are removed or retire
- new trustees are added to a title.
A Transfer should not be used if:
- the registered owner is deceased
- if a life tenant or surviving life tenant is deceased.