Land Registry - Severance of Joint Tenancy

chalky_white_2

In order to sever your Joint Tenancy with your ex-partner either one of you must:

1. Both complete Form SEV and sign this. The documents provide information to the left of each box on how to complete them.

2. Return completed and signed Form SEV to HM Land Registry.

OR

1. Serve notice upon the other advising them that you are severing the Joint Tenancy (please note you will then hold the Property as Tenants in Common in equal shares).

2. Complete Form SEV from HM Land Registry, and sign it by yourself. The documents provide information to the left of each box on how to complete them.

3. Send the Form SEV to HM Land Registry. There is no fee for this type of application.

Upon completion of the above the Land Registry will enter a Restriction on the Title known as a 'Form A' restriction noting that a trust exists.

For a change of name you will need to:-

1. Complete Form ID1 for yourself. If you cannot get to a Land Registry Office, this will require a solicitor or other lawyer who can charge a fee for assisting with this.

2. Obtain a certified copy of your Deed Poll (you do not want to send the original to HM Land Registry!)

3. Completed Form AP1 (there is no fee for this application type) noting you want to amend the name registered on the title.

4. Send these forms and documents to HM Land Registry, with a cover note advising of the circumstances (this is for clarity).

A Solicitor will charge a fee, but remove the stress of completing the forms (you would also be able to get out of completing Form ID1!)

flying_flanders

Hi, very helpful post, thank you...
My wife and I are changing from joint tenants to tenants in common as well but for inheritance reasons for our children.
We've filled in the SEV form, already done the notice of severance letters and about to send the SEV form to the land registry.
My questions...
1. will the land registry send me a new property deed with the correct wording on it?
OR will I need to send the original property deed for them to amend?
2. Is the 'trust' a real/separate document or is the fact the: severance letters state the share split of the property and our updated wills specify the property is held 'ON TRUST' by our children effectively the 'trust' referred to?

Slithery

WARNING - Ancient thread!!!
@flying_flanders - please start a new thread otherwise we just end up with confused posters like greatcrested answering the original question.