Rectification of an Inaccuracy in a Title Sheet

Introduction

The Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Act 2012 provides that if the Keeper becomes aware of a manifest inaccuracy in a title sheet or in the cadastral map, she must rectify the inaccuracy if what is needed to do so is manifest. 

Inaccuracies in the Land Register are considered by the Post Registration Enquiries team within the Quality Unit. As there is a requirement for the Keeper to consider rectification in the event that she becomes aware of any inaccuracy, all members of staff should notify the Post Registration Enquiries team if they become aware of a perceived inaccuracy in the course of their duties.

The Keeper provides a Notification of Inaccuracy in the Land Register form, although it is not compulsory for an agent or a member of the public to use the form. The form helps clarify some of the issues that need to be considered before a request for rectification should be made. Use of the form should therefore be encouraged whenever possible. It can be found on the RoS website by searching for Rectification.