Introduction
If an agent or a member of the public thinks that there is an inaccuracy in a title registered in the Land Register, they may ask the Keeper to investigate. A Notification of Inaccuracy in the Land Register form (available via the RoS website) is provided for this purpose, although it is not compulsory to use the form. Evidence must be submitted in support of the request. Inaccuracies may also be identified by staff within RoS, and if a member of staff becomes aware of a perceived inaccuracy, they should complete an Inaccuracy in the Land Register (Internal) form (the "ILRI form").
In terms of section 80(1) and (2) of the 2012 Act, once the Keeper becomes aware of an inaccuracy she must rectify, if what is needed to do so is manifest. "Manifest" means perfectly clear and not reasonably disputable. Both the inaccuracy and the rectification action need to meet this standard.
All enquiries regarding registered titles are initially received by the Post Registration Enquiries team ("the Post Registration team"). They will log the enquiry and if the application that the enquiry relates to was completed within the last 12 months, they will email it to the registration officer and their team leader. A Rectification Referral form will be included with the enquiry.Â
The link below will take you to the pages which set out the processes that registration officers should follow when dealing with a post registration enquiry that has been passed to them. Processes to be followed by staff in the Post Registration team are set out separately in Rectification of an Inaccuracy in a Title Sheet.