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Reports generated by the department

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Statutory Declaration Original Documents ()
Title : Statutory Declaration Original Documents
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Statutory Declaration Original Documents

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Statutory Declaration on Transfers on Land for Natural Love and Affection ()
Title : Statutory Declaration on Transfers on Land for Natural Love and Affection
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Statutory Declaration on Transfers on Land for Natural Love and Affection

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Roads Law - Claim for Compensation ()
Title : Roads Law - Claim for Compensation
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Roads Law - Claim for Compensation

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Request for Cancellation of Lease Registration ()
Title : Request for Cancellation of Lease Registration
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Request for Cancellation of Lease Registration

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Land Holding Companies Share Transfer Tax Law - Return of Particulars ()
Title : Land Holding Companies Share Transfer Tax Law - Return of Particulars
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Land Holding Companies Share Transfer Tax Law - Return of Particulars

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L&S Subject Access Request Form ()
Title : L&S Subject Access Request Form
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L&S Subject Access Request Form

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Forms A and B: Notice of Intention and Claim for Compensation ()
Title : Forms A and B: Notice of Intention and Claim for Compensation
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Forms A and B: Notice of Intention and Claim for Compensation

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Form RL 9 - Charge ()
Title : Form RL 9 - Charge
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For information on how to use this form, including supporting documentation, submission requirements and fees.

When to Use This Form

When monies have been advanced to a person or entity where a property is being used as collateral (security), regardless of amount or description of the document, (i.e.  Charge, Mortgage, Loan).   This form is typically used by lending institutions but may also be used by individuals or companies who have advanced monies to another person.

Submission Requirements

In submitting this form you should enclose the following (where applicable):

  • Completed submission record, ensuring checklist to the rear of the form is complete

Once signed the form should be submitted to the Lands & Survey Department within 45 days of first signature, unless signed outside of the Cayman Islands, to avoid the accrual of late submission penalties.

Fees
Type
Registration
Stamp Duty
Where the sum secured (amount loaned) is more than CI $300,000
CI $50 (US $60.97)
1% of the sum secured
Where the sum secured (amount loaned) is more than CI $300,000
CI $50 (US $60.97)
1.5% of the sum secured
Forms (Mandatory)

RL Form must be completed in Duplex format. If you do not have a Duplex Printer, print page 1, reinsert the page to the paper tray, and print page 2.

When completing the form ensure that:

  • Full names are stated (or as recorded on the existing Register), with signatures witnessed by a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or member of authorised Land Registry staff, and correctly dated. Notary Public’s whose commissions do not expire must state so on the Registration Form
  • Full address is stated for the Purchaser, including postal / zip code
  • Amendments are initialled by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted

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Form RL 8 - Lease/Sub-Lease/Variation of Lease ()
Title : Form RL 8 - Lease/Sub-Lease/Variation of Lease
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For information on how to use this form, including supporting documentation, submission requirements and fees.

When to Use This Form

When you are granting leasehold title (a Lease) of a parcel of land, property (or Strata Unit), where the lease term (length) is greater then 2 years (taking into account options to extend) and where the Lease is to another person including:

  • Third Parties
  • Family Members
  • Companies
  • Trustees
 

This form should be used for both Leases and Sub Leases (where a Leaseholder grants a right to another person), however slightly different information should be provided in each instance.  It can also be used for Variation of an existing Lease.

Whilst it is not compulsory to Register a lease where the term (length) is less than 2 years, you may choose to do so in accordance with these instructions.

Submission Requirements

In submitting this form, you should enclose the following (where applicable):

  • Completed submission record, ensuring checklist to the rear of the form is completed
  • A plan, clearly indicating the premises under Lease where only part of a parcel is being lease, and ideally stating the area
  • The consent of the Charger to the Lease (if there is a Charge / Mortgage over the premises)
  • The consent of the Landlord / Head Lessee to the Lease (Sub-Lease only)
  • A declaration or request to remove any existing Leases over the premises being Leased (if applicable) (Not applicable if existing Lease is in the name of the same Tenant, and of the same premises) 
  • Copy of Certificate of Good Standing (companies only)
  • Permission to hold property from Minister of Finance (exempt companies only)
  • Removal of any Restrictions or Cautions (if required)
  • Certified Copies for Caymanian Stamp Duty Concession (Leases Terms only in excess of 30 years)
  • Waiver letter from Minister of Finance (if applicable)
  • Chattels List (if deduction for Chattels made)
  • Purchase Agreement or Receipt (if ad-valorem Stamp Duty paid on Purchase Agreement)
 

Once signed the form should be submitted to the Lands & Survey Department within 45 days of first signature, unless signed outside of the Cayman Islands, to avoid the accrual of late submission penalties.

Fees
Type
Registration
Stamp Duty
Lease for in excess of 5 years
CI $50 (US $60.97)
10% of the Average Annual Rent payable for the Term (including options to extend) or the Market Rent whichever is higher
Lease for less than 1 year
(Registration Optional)
5% of the Aggregate Rent (total rent) payable for under the Lease or the Market Rent whichever is higher
Lease for in excess of 30 years
CI $50 (US $60.97)
Ad Valorem Duty as applied to a Conveyance, based on the Consideration or Market Value of the property, whichever is higher
Lease for between 1 - 5 years
CI $50 (US $60.97)
5% of the Average Annual Rent payable for the Term (including options to extend) or the Market Rent whichever is higher
Lease where a premium is payable
CI $50 (US $60.97)
Ad Valorem Duty as applied to a Conveyance, based on the Premium or Market Value of the right granted, whichever is higher
Lease for in excess of 10 years
CI $50 (US $60.97)
20% of the Average Annual Rent payable for the Term (including options to extend) or the Market Rent whichever is higher
Forms (Mandatory)

RL Form must be completed in Duplex format. If you do not have a Duplex Printer, print page 1, reinsert the page to the paper tray, and print page 2.

When completing the form ensure that:

  • Triplicate (three) copies are prepared (all three copies must be submitted)
  • Full names are stated (or as recorded on the existing Register), with signatures witnessed by a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or member of authorised Land Registry staff, and correctly dated. Notary Public’s whose commissions do not expire must state so on the Registration Form
  • Full address is stated for the Purchaser, including postal / zip code
  • Amendments are initialled by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted

Information on Specisfic Transaction Types

Subleases

  • Ensure that the Head Lease number is recorded on the RL8 form as part of the Parcel number.  ie.  Parcel 159/12
  • A Sub-Lease can only be granted for a Term equal to or less than the residual term of the Head Lease.  For instance a Sub Lease for 5 years cannot be granted if a Head Lease expires in 4 years. 

Variation of Lease

  • Ensure that the Lease number is recorded on the RL8 form as part of the Parcel number. ie.  Parcel 159/12
  • Use the same RL8 for as for a new lease, but write or type the words 'Variation of' in front of the document title
  • Outline in the body of the document the variations that are to be made to the Lease or refer to an attached schedule.

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Form RL 7 - Transfer by Personal Representative to Person entitled under a Will or an Intestacy ()
Title : Form RL 7 - Transfer by Personal Representative to Person entitled under a Will or an Intestacy
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For information on how to use this form, including supporting documentation, submission requirements and fees.

When to Use This Form

When you have been granted rights to administer the estate of a deceased person, and in performing that function are transferring property to persons entitled to the estate under the Will or an Intestacy (where no Will was prepared).

Submission Requirements

In submitting this form you should enclose the following (where applicable):

  • Completed submission record, ensuring checklist to the rear of the form is completed
  • Copy of the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration (or resealed foreign probate) if not previously registered as owner, appointing Administrator of the Will or Intestacy
  • Removal of any Restrictions or Cautions (if required)
  • Chattels List (if deduction for Chattels made)
  • Land Certificate (if issued)
  • Removal of Charge (or consent from bank holding charge) in favour of transfer to beneficiaries (if applicable)
 

Once signed the form should be submitted to the Lands & Survey Department within 45 days of first signature, unless signed outside of the Cayman Islands, to avoid the accrual of late submission penalties.

Fees
Type
Registration
Stamp Duty
Standard Transaction
CI $50 (US $60.97)
CI $0 (US $0)
Forms (Mandatory)

RL Form must be completed in Duplex format. If you do not have a Duplex Printer, print page 1, reinsert the page to the paper tray, and print page 2.

When completing the form ensure that:

  • Full names are stated (or as recorded on the existing Register), with signatures witnessed by a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or member of authorised Land Registry staff, and correctly dated. Notary Public’s whose commissions do not expire must state so on the Registration Form
  • Full address is stated for the Beneficiary, including postal / zip code
  • Amendments are initialled by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted

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Form RL 6 - Transfer of Undivided Share ()
Title : Form RL 6 - Transfer of Undivided Share
Please Note

For information on how to use this form, including supporting documentation, submission requirements and fees.

When to Use This Form

Use this form when you are transferring freehold title of an undivided share in parcel of land (or Strata Unit) to another person including:

  • Third Parties
  • Family Members
  • Companies
  • Trustees
  • Transfers where there is no change in beneficial ownership (i.e. from an individual to a wholly owned company)
 

An undivided share is a proportional ownership (i.e. 1/3) of a property, held in conjunction with other shareholders.  One share in the property can be held by multiple persons, however only as joint proprietors (i.e.  with all owners having an equal undividable ownership of the share)

Submission Requirements

In submitting this form, you should enclose the following (where applicable):

  • Completed submission record, ensuring checklist to the rear of the form is completed
  • Consent of other shareholders to the Transfer (except where the Transfer is to an existing proprietor in common of the same land).  Consent of the other shareholders cannot be unreasonably withheld.  If this is not supplied the Registrar will seek consent, which will result in a delay in the completion of Registration. 
  • Copy of Certificate of Good Standing (companies only)
  • Permission to hold property from Minister of Finance (exempt companies only)
  • Removal of any Restrictions or Cautions (if required)
  • Certified Copies for Caymanian Stamp Duty Concession
  • Waiver letter from Minister of Finance (if applicable)
  • Chattels List (if deduction for Chattels made)
  • Purchase Agreement or Receipt (if ad-valorem Stamp Duty paid on Purchase Agreement)
  • Copy of birth/marriage certificates for related parties (if Transfer is for Natural Love & Affection)
  • Land Certificate (if issued)
 

Once signed the form should be submitted to the Lands & Survey Department within 45 days of first signature, unless signed outside of the Cayman Islands, to avoid the accrual of late submission penalties.

Fees
Type
Registration
Stamp Duty
Transfer for Natural Love and Affection
CI $50 (US $60.97)
CI $50 (US $60.97)
Standard Transaction
CI $50 (US $60.97)
Ad-Valorem Duty based on consideration or Market Value, whichever is higher
Forms (Mandatory)

RL Form must be completed in Duplex format. If you do not have a Duplex Printer, print page 1, reinsert the page to the paper tray, and print page 2.

When completing the form ensure that:

  • Full names are stated (or as recorded on the existing Register), with signatures witnessed by a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or member of authorised Land Registry staff, and correctly dated. Notary Public’s whose commissions do not expire must state so on the Registration Form
  • Full address is stated for the Purchaser, including postal / zip code
  • Amendments are initialled by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted

Information on Specisfic Transaction Types

  • Natural Love and Affection
  • For a transaction to be effected by Natural Love and Affection, no consideration (financial or otherwise) must pass
  • Property may pass for natural love and affection between:
    • Father or Mother to Daughter or Son
    • Brother and Sister, providing that they have the same parent
    • Grandfather or Grandmother, and Grandson or Granddaughter
  • Property may pass between extended family members in a single transaction providing that evidence of the relationship chain can be shown. The Stamp Duty fee shall apply separately to each ‘link’ in the relationship chain. i.e., a Transfer from Uncle to Niece would be considered as Uncle – Mother (CI $50), Mother – Daughter (CI $50). No further Registration Fees would be applied.

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Form RL 5 - Transfer of Profit ()
Title : Form RL 5 - Transfer of Profit
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For information on how to use this form, including supporting documentation, submission requirements and fees.

When to Use This Form

When you are transferring a right to take the profits from land to another person or entity, such as produce, minerals or animals.  Typical rights include grazing rights and mineral / quarrying extraction.

Submission Requirements

In submitting this form you should enclose the following (where applicable):

  • Completed submission record, ensuring checklist to the rear of the form is completed
  • Copy of Certificate of Good Standing (companies only)
  • Permission to hold property from Minister of Finance (exempt companies only)
  • Removal of any Restrictions or Cautions (if required)
  • Waiver letter from Minister of Finance (if applicable)
  • Copy of birth/marriage certificates for related parties (if Transfer is for Natural Love & Affection)

Once signed the form should be submitted to the Lands & Survey Department within 45 days of first signature, unless signed outside of the Cayman Islands, to avoid the accrual of late submission penalties.

Fees
Type
Registration
Stamp Duty
Transfer for Natural Love and Affection
CI $50 (US $60.97)
CI $50 (US $60.97)
Standard Transaction
CI $50 (US $60.97)
Ad-Valorem Duty based on consideration or Market Value, whichever is higher
Forms (Mandatory)

RL Form must be completed in Duplex format. If you do not have a Duplex Printer, print page 1, reinsert the page to the paper tray, and print page 2.

When completing the RL form ensure that:

  • Full names are stated (or as recorded on the existing Register), with signatures witnessed by a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or member of authorised Land Registry staff, and correctly dated. Notary Public’s whose commissions do not expire must state so on the Registration Form
  • Full address is stated for the Purchaser, including postal / zip code
  • Amendments are initialled by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted

Information on Specisfic Transaction Types

  • Natural Love and Affection
  • For a transaction to be effected by Natural Love and Affection, no consideration (financial or otherwise) must pass
  • Profits may pass for natural love and affection between:
    • Father or Mother to Daughter or Son
    • Brother and Sister, providing that they have the same parent
    • Grandfather or Grandmother, and Grandson or Granddaughter
  • Profits may pass between extended family members in a single transaction providing that evidence of the relationship chain can be shown. The Stamp Duty fee shall apply separately to each ‘link’ in the relationship chain. i.e., a Transfer from Uncle to Niece would be considered as Uncle – Mother (CI $50), Mother – Daughter (CI $50). No further Registration Fees would be applied.

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Form RL 4 - Transfer by Charge in Exercise of Power of Sale ()
Title : Form RL 4 - Transfer by Charge in Exercise of Power of Sale
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For information on how to use this form, including supporting documentation, submission requirements and fees.

When to Use This Form

The Transfer of property by the Chargor using powers documented within a typical Charge agreement when a Chargee defaults on the agreement.  Typically, when a property owner fails to keep up with mortgage repayments, the lender will commence repossession proceedings, the last step of which is the sale of the property (to recover the funds advanced), for this this form is used. 

This is a specialist document, which can only in conjunction with a Court Order

Submission Requirements

In submitting this form you should enclose the following (where applicable):

  • Completed submission record, ensuring checklist to the rear of the form is completed
  • Copy of Court Order which orders the sale by Chargee
  • Copy of Certificate of Good Standing (companies only)
  • Permission to hold property from Minister of Finance (exempt companies only)
  • Certified Copies for Caymanian Stamp Duty Concession
  • Waiver letter from Minister of Finance (if applicable)
  • Chattels List (if deduction for Chattels made)
  • Land Certificate (if issued)

Once signed the form should be submitted to the Lands & Survey Department within 45 days of first signature, unless signed outside of the Cayman Islands, to avoid the accrual of late submission penalties.

Fees
Type
Registration
Stamp Duty
Standard Transaction
CI $50 (US $60.97)
Ad-Valorem Duty based on consideration or Market Value, whichever is higher
Forms (Mandatory)

The RL Form must be completed in Duplex format. If you do not have a Duplex Printer, print page 1, reinsert the page to the paper tray, and print page 2.

When completing the RL form ensure that:

  • Full names are stated (or as recorded on the existing Register), with signatures witnessed by a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or member of authorised Land Registry staff, and correctly dated. Notary Public’s whose commissions do not expire must state so on the Registration Form
  • Full address is stated for the Purchaser, including postal / zip code
  • Amendments are initialled by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted

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Form RL 3 - Transfer of Charge ()
Title : Form RL 3 - Transfer of Charge
Please Note

For information on how to use this form, including supporting documentation, submission requirements and fees.

When to Use This Form

When you are transferring a Charge (mortgage) from one Charge to another.  This form is typically used by lending institutions but may also be used by individuals or companies who have advanced monies to another person and are transferring that debt. 

Submission Requirements

In submitting this form you should enclose the following (where applicable):

  • Completed submission record, ensuring checklist to the rear of the form is completed
  • Removal of any Restrictions or Cautions (if required)

Once signed the form should be submitted to the Lands & Survey Department within 45 days of first signature, unless signed outside of the Cayman Islands, to avoid the accrual of late submission penalties.

Fees
Type
Registration
Stamp Duty
Standard Transaction
CI $50 (US $60.98)
CI $50 (US $60.98)
Forms (Mandatory)

RL Form must be completed in Duplex format. If you do not have a Duplex Printer, print page 1, reinsert the page to the paper tray, and print page 2.

When completing the form ensure that:

  • Full names are stated (or as recorded on the existing Register), with signatures witnessed by a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or member of authorised Land Registry staff, and correctly dated. Notary Public’s whose commissions do not expire must state so on the Registration Form.  The signatures of authorised personnel of local banks do not require witnessing, providing we hold the signatory on file or where they hold a Registered Power of Attorney 
  • Full address is stated, including postal / zip code
  • Amendments are initialled by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted

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Form RL 27 - Application for Official Search ()
Title : Form RL 27 - Application for Official Search
Please Note

For information on how to use this form, including supporting documentation, submission requirements and fees.

When to Use This Form

When you want to temporarily stop any changes from occuring to a Land Register in order to complete a transaction with certainty as to the content of the Register. 

This is also known as a Stay of Registration.  The stay will be effective for a period of 14 days, after which it will no longer be effective.  Stays may however be renewed.

Submission Requirements

In submitting this form you should enclose the following (where applicable):

  • Completed submission record, ensuring checklist to the rear of the form is completed
  • The written consent of the proprietor (owner) of the property (if a separate document)

Fees
Type
Registration
Stamp Duty
Standard Transaction
CI $50 (US $60.97)
N/A
Forms (Mandatory)

When completing the form ensure that: 

  • The purpose of the proposed transaction is stated (ie.  Transfer, Charge)
  • Full address is stated, including postal / zip code
  • Amendments are initialled by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted

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Form RL 26 - Application for Certified Copy ()
Title : Form RL 26 - Application for Certified Copy
Please Note

For information on how to use this form, including supporting documentation, submission requirements and fees.

When to Use This Form

When you require a copy of a Land Register or a Registered Instrument that is signed by the Registrar (of their delegates) to confirm the authenticity of the copy.

Submission Requirements

No additional submission requirements apply to this Document

Fees
Type
Registration
Stamp Duty
Per Register or Instrument
CI $20 (US $24.39)
Nil
Forms (Mandatory)

Complete the form to the best of your ability.  If you require assistance Land Registry staff will be pleased to assist.

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Form RL 25 - Application to Inspect the Register ()
Title : Form RL 25 - Application to Inspect the Register
Please Note

For information on how to use this form, including supporting documentation, submission requirements and fees.

When to Use This Form

When you wish to see a copy of the Land Register at the Land Registry counter (Grand Cayman) or the Lands Office (Cayman Brac).

Submission Requirements

No additional submission requirements apply to this Document

Fees
Type
Registration
Stamp Duty
Per Register Inspected
CI $5 (US $6.10)
Nil
Forms (Mandatory)

Complete the form to the best of your ability.  If you require assistance Land Registry staff will be pleased to assist.

The completion of this form is not required by subscribers who access copies of the Land Register through Subscription Packages.

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Form RL 24 - Notice of Intention to Appeal to the Grand Court ()
Title : Form RL 24 - Notice of Intention to Appeal to the Grand Court
Please Note

For information on how to use this form, including supporting documentation, submission requirements and fees.

When to Use This Form

If you disagree or are aggrieved with the decision of the Registrar of Lands in respect of an Adjudication, Hearing, Determination or other binding decision, and intend to formally challenge that decision by appeal to the Grand Court.

Submission Requirements

In submitting this form you should enclose the following (where applicable):

  • Completed submission record, ensuring checklist to the rear of the form is completed

Once signed the form should be submitted to the Lands & Survey Department within 45 days of first signature, unless signed outside of the Cayman Islands, to avoid the accrual of late submission penalties.

Fees
Type
Registration
Stamp Duty
Standard Transaction
CI $50 (US $60.97)
Nil
Forms (Mandatory)

RL Form must be completed in Duplex format. If you do not have a Duplex Printer, print page 1, reinsert the page to the paper tray, and print page 2.

When completing the form ensure that:

  • The grounds for appeal (which must ordinarly be upon a point of law) are clearly stated
  • Full names are stated (or as recorded on the existing Register), with signatures witnessed by a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or member of authorised Land Registry staff, and correctly dated. Notary Public’s whose commissions do not expire must state so on the Registration Form.  The signatures of authorised personnel of local banks do not require witnessing.   
  • Full address is stated, including postal / zip code
  • Amendments are initialled by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted

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Form RL 23 - Caution ()
Title : Form RL 23 - Caution
Please Note

For information on how to use this form, including supporting documentation, submission requirements and fees.

When to Use This Form

When you have a non-registerable interest in land that permits you to restrict the landowner from any further transactions (or specific transactions) without your consent.

Submission Requirements

In submitting this form you should enclose the following (where applicable):

  • The document permitting you to place a Caution on the property (typically signed by the owner and specifically consenting to the Caution, or a Court Order)
  • Completed submission record (see below), ensuring checklist to the rear of the form is completed
  • Removal of any Restrictions or existing Cautions (if required)

Once signed the form should be submitted to the Lands & Survey Department within 45 days of first signature, unless signed outside of the Cayman Islands, to avoid the accrual of late submission penalties.

Fees
Type
Registration
Stamp Duty
Contract for Sale / Purchase Agreement
CI $50 (US $60.97)
Dependant on terms of Contract for Sale
All Other Documents
CI $50 (US $60.97)
Dependant on Document Type If not stated, consider as Deed CI $50 (US $60.97)
Forms (Mandatory)

RL Form must be completed in Duplex format. If you do not have a Duplex Printer, print page 1, reinsert the page to the paper tray, and print page 2.

When completing the form ensure that:

  • The extent of the Caution is clearly stated (eg.  'No Dealings' or 'No Incumberances to the placed against the property'
  • Full names are stated (or as recorded on the existing Register), with signatures witnessed by a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public or member of authorised Land Registry staff, and correctly dated. Notary Public’s whose commissions do not expire must state so on the Registration Form.  The signatures of authorised personnel of local banks do not require witnessing.   
  • Full address is stated, including postal / zip code
  • Amendments are initialled by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted

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