A Brief History

The Land Registry was created as a result of the Land Adjudication process, a UK Government-sponsored initiative during the 1970s. The process replaced the registration of deeds (whereby the papers associated with land transactions were registered) with a registration of title system - whereby the land itself was registered. The most important single component of Land Registration is that the Cayman Islands Government guarantees title. Land registration brought certainty and finality to many questions of land ownership and provided confidence in land tenure that allowed for much of the economic development of the Cayman Islands in the last three decades.

We offer a wide array of services that encompass the examination and registration of various land registry documents under the relevant legislation.  This includes the registration of new strata plans and the sub-division of land parcels to create new, legally recognized registers. We provide copies of essential documents, such as land registers, registered documents, and strata plans and by-laws to facilitate smooth and informed property transactions. Every parcel of land is meticulously recorded to reflect the current ownership. When you purchase a property, the register will be updated to record you as the legal owner, ensuring that your rights are protected. 

The Cayman Islands Land Registry is dedicated to processing, approving and registering a wide array of property-related transactions. These include transfers of land through purchases, mortgages/charges, leases, transfers of land for various reasons including inherited land, strata registration and sub-divisions.  Our public records offer full transparency, promoting confidence in property dealings across the islands.