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Form RL 22 - Application to be registered as Proprietor by Transmission ()
Title : Form RL 22 - Application to be registered as Proprietor by Transmission
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 property through transmission, namely the passing of land without the signature of the owner, and typically therefore utilised in the case of;

  • Death of the Proprietor, where the property is being trasmitted to the Administrator or to another person on the direction of the Administrator or Courts
  • Bankruptcy, where the property is being transmitted on the direction of the Courts
  • Compulsory Acquisition, where the property is being transmitted by order of made under the Land Acquisition Law, and (except in exceptional circumstance) where the Courts have made an order of compensation payable

Submission Requirements

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

  • Documentation to support the tranmission, typically a Grant of Probate, Court Order, or letter of Administration
  • Completed submission record (see below), 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 $60.97)
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:

  • 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 21 - Notice of Revocation of a Power of Attorney ()
Title : Form RL 21 - Notice of Revocation of a Power of Attorney
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 revoke (cancel) an existing Power of Attorney which has previously been lodged with the Land Registry.

Submission Requirements

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

  • Documentation, if the revocation is due to the death or incapacity of the owner or the Attorney
  • 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)
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:

  • 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 20 - Power of Attorney ()
Title : Form RL 20 - Power of Attorney
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 grant another person (typically a family member or Attorney) the rights to execute property dealings on your behalf. 

A Power of Attorney can be granted in full, or it can be limited according to the wishes of the grantee (i.e.  limited to the granting of Leases and Charges only).  It can also be granted in perpetuity (forever) or for a limited period of time.  A Power of Attorney will cease to have effect upon the death of the grantee.

Submission Requirements

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

  • Completed submission record (see below), ensuring checklist to the rear of the form is completed
  • Original, or copy Certified by Lands & Survey Department, if created as separate document to RL20 Form

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:

  • Any limitations on either powers or the duration of the Power of Attorney grant 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 2 - Transfer of Lease ()
Title : Form RL 2 - Transfer of Lease
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 leasehold title of a 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)

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 consent of the Charger to the Transfer (if there is a Charge / Mortgage over the Lease)
  • The consent of the Landlord / Head Lessee to the Transfer (if required in Lease)
  • 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)
  • Lease Certificate (if issued)
  • Copy of Purchase Agreement, or Declaration that no Purchase Agreement exists
 

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 as applied to a Conveyance, based on the Consideration or Market Value of the property, 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 initialed by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted
  • The Lease Number is indicated.  This will take the form '/1' or similar e.g. 14BH 159/123

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 19 - Application for Partition ()
Title : Form RL 19 - Application for Partition
Please Note

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

When to Use This Form

When you own property as proprietors in common (where each party owns a fractional share) and you wish to partition (sub-divide) the land so that each fractional owner subsequently holds a proportion of the original property outright. 

If the proprietors in common wish to simply sub-divide the property but remain in equal ownership of all subdivided parts, then Form 32 - Application to Combine/Subdivide/Reparcel should be used. 

Submission Requirements

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

  • Planning Approval consenting to the subdivision
  • A full set of plans completed by a Licensed Land Surveyor
  • Completed submission record (see below), ensuring checklist to the rear of the form is completed
  • Removal of any Restrictions or Cautions (if required), or consent of cautioner
  • Consent of Chargee (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.  Late fees are not charged on Survey submissions.

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 intention of the Partition is made abundantly clear, ensuring that the full name, lot number and area of the relevant partition part 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 18 - Severance of Joint Proprietorship ()
Title : Form RL 18 - Severance of Joint Proprietorship
Please Note

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

When to Use This Form

When two (or more) persons own a property as joint proprietors, and they wish to sever (split) the ownership into distinct shares and subsequently hold the property as proprietors in common (i.e.  with each person holding a fractional share of the property). 

Submission Requirements

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

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

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 required ownership arrangements are clearly stated in fractional format (ie. 3/8ths share), and that the sum (total) of the fractions is 1.
  • There are no more than 10 separate fractional owners as a result of the transaction (prohibited under the Registered Land Law). 
  • 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, including postal / zip code
  • Amendments are initialled by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted

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Form RL 17 - Release of Profit, Easement or Restrictive Agreement ()
Title : Form RL 17 - Release of Profit, Easement or Restrictive Agreement
Please Note

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

When to Use This Form

If you have been granted the benefit of a Profit, Easement or Restrictive Agreement (also known as Restrictive Covenant) and wish to relinquish those rights.  This Form can only be used by the beneficiary of the original document, and not the grantee.

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
  • For Easements, a plan, clearly indicating the Right of Way being cancelled (preferably by red crosses) 

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
No Consideration
CI $50 (US $60.97)
CI $50 (US $60.97)
Consideration
CI $50 (US $60.97)
Ad Valorem Duty payable on a Conveyance or Transfer of Land
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:

  • Ensure that the right being relinquished is clearly stated, ideally making reference to the entry number or Instrument Number granting it
  • 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 16 - Grant of Profit ()
Title : Form RL 16 - Grant of Profit
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 granting a profit (also known as profit-à-prendre) in land. A profit is the right to take natural resources from the land such as vegetation (including timber), fruit, wild animals, minerals or rocks.

Submission Requirements

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

  • Completed submission record (see below), 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
Consideration
CI $50 (US $60.97
Ad Valorem Duty payable on a Conveyance or Transfer of Land
No Consideration
CI $50 (US $60.97)
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 nature of the Profit and the length of the grant is clearly stated.  Typical descriptions might include 'The right to remove fruits from the property for a period of 10 years from the 1 January 2008'  or 'The right to extract minerals up to a depth of 5ft'.
  • 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, including postal / zip code
  • Amendments are initialled by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted

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Form RL 15 - Grant of Easement ()
Title : Form RL 15 - Grant of Easement
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 granting an Easement (also known as a Right of Way) over your property, that will benefit a third party (or third parties).  An Easement is a right to pass over another property for the to gain access to another property but does not convey any further rights.

Submission Requirements

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

  • Completed submission record (see below), ensuring checklist to the rear of the form is completed
  • A plan, clearly indicating (preferably by red dots or dashes indicated on extract Registry Map) where the Right of Way is to be placed on the property
  • Copy of Certificate of Good Standing (companies only)
  • Removal of any Restrictions or Cautions (if required)
  • 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
Consideration
CI $50 (US $60.97)
Ad Valorem Duty payable on a Conveyance or Transfer of Land
No Consideration
CI $50 (US $60.97)
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:

  • 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 initialed by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted
  • The nature of the Easement is clearly stated.  Typical descriptions might include 'A 30ft vehicular right of way' or a 'a public pedestrian right of way'.

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Form RL 14 - Surrender of Lease ()
Title : Form RL 14 - Surrender of Lease
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 surrendering a Lease during the duration of the Term (lease length).  This would occur if you no longer required a lease, and the Landlord is prepared to release the Tenant from their obligations.  

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 $60.97)
CI $50 (US $60.97)
Forms (Mandatory)

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.

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Form RL 13 - Variation of Charge (GCR 0.50, r.1A(2)) ()
Title : Form RL 13 - Variation of Charge (GCR 0.50, r.1A(2))
Please Note

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

When to Use This Form

When a Charge is Varied by order of the Courts.

This is a specialist form for use only in relation to Court Proceedings.  A standard Variation of Charge form, Form 39 should be used in all other cases. 

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 $60.97)
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:

  • 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 initialed by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted
  • The Charge being varied is clearly stated (eg.  Variation of Second Charge)
  • The Variation has been signed by the authority issuing the order

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Form RL 12 - Discharge of Charge (GCR 0.50, r.1A(2)) ()
Title : Form RL 12 - Discharge of Charge (GCR 0.50, r.1A(2))
Please Note

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

When to Use This Form

When a Charge is being released by order of the Courts. 

This is a specialist form for use only in relation to Court Proceedings.  A standard Charge form, RL11 should be used in all other cases. 

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 $60.98)
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.   
  • Full address is stated, including postal / zip code
  • Amendments are initialed by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted
  • The Charge being discharged (released) is clearly stated (i.e.  Discharge of Second Charge)

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Form RL 11 - Discharge of Charge ()
Title : Form RL 11 - Discharge 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 releasing a property owner from a Charge against the property, normally used to signify that the debt has been repaid in full. 


Submission Requirements

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

  • Completed submission record (see above), 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 $60.98)
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.   
  • Full address is stated, including postal / zip code
  • Amendments are initialed by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted
  • The Charge being discharged (released) is clearly stated (i.e.  Discharge of Second Charge)

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Form RL 10 - Charge (GCR 0.50, r.1A(2)) ()
Title : Form RL 10 - Charge (GCR 0.50, r.1A(2))
Please Note

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

When to Use This Form

When a Charge is to be placed on the Land Registry by order of a Court. 

This is a specialist form for use only in relation to Court Proceedings.  A standard Charge form, RL9 should be used in all other cases.  

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
  • Any Court Order which gives direction on fee's payable or other direction on Registration or Stamp Duty

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)
1.5% of the sum secured
Where the sum secured (amount loaned) is CI $300,000 or less
CI $50 (US $60.97)
1% 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 initialed by all parties. The use of correction fluid is not permitted
  • The Form has been signed by the authority issuing the order

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Support for Form RL 1: Transfer of Land ()
Title : Support for Form RL 1: Transfer of Land
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 freehold title of a 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 (ie. from an individual to a wholly owned company)

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, or consent from Cautioner (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)
  • Copy of Purchase Agreement, or Declaration that no Purchase Agreement exists
 

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
Transfer for Natural Love and Affection
CI $50 (US $60.97)
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 RL-1 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 affected 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 41 - Dedication ()
Title : Form 41 - Dedication
Please Note

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

When to Use This Form

For the permanent granting of a right to the public at large, typically a Public Right of Way


Submission Requirements

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

  • Completed submission record (see below), ensuring checklist to the rear of the form is completed
  • A plan, clearly indicating (preferably by red dots or dashes indicated on extract Registry Map) where the Right of Way is to be placed on the property
  • Copy of Certificate of Good Standing (companies only)
  • Removal of any Restrictions or Cautions (if required)
  • 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)
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:

  • 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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Support for Form 39: Variation of Charge ()
Title : Support for Form 39: Variation 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 varying the details to an existing Charge on the Land Register. 

Typically, items to be varied are;

  • The amount loaned (increase or decrease)
  • The currency
  • The interest rate
  • The method of repayment
  • The term (length) of the loan

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)
Dependant on varied terms
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 entry that relates to the charge being varied on the existing Land Register is 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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Support for Form 37: Rectification of Register ()
Title : Support for Form 37: Rectification of 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 need to make a change to your name or address on a Land Register.  A separate form is required for each Register that requires changing. 


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 Marriage Certificate, Deed Poll, Affadavit or Passport copy (for changes to personal names)
  • A Change of Name Certificate (for changes to company names).  If multiple changes have occurred multiple registrations must occur to reflect the chain of change)

Fees
Type
Registration
Stamp Duty
Per Parcel
CI $50 (US $60.97)
Forms (Mandatory)

When completing the form ensure that:

  • Full address is stated for the Purchaser, including postal / zip code
  • Amendments are initialed. The use of correction fluid is not permitted

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Support for Form 36: Deletion on Death of Joint Proprietor ()
Title : Support for Form 36: Deletion on Death of Joint Proprietor
Please Note

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

When to Use This Form

When you hold property as a Joint Proprietor and wish to remove the name of another Joint Proprietor who has passed away.

The holding of property as Joint Proprietors means that all Joint Proprietors own the whole of the property equally, in a non-divisible manner.  As such, upon the death of one Proprietor the remaining Proprietors will continue to own the whole of the property.

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
  • Certificate of Death from the General Registry (or overseas equivalent)
  • Affadavit confirming identity, where name on death certificate differs from Land Registry

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)
Forms (Mandatory)

When completing the form ensure that: 

  • 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 35 - Withdrawal of Caution ()
Title : Form 35 - Withdrawal of Caution
Please Note

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

When to Use This Form

If you have placed a Caution on a property using Form RL23 and you now wish to remove it. 

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 $60.98)
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.   
  • 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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