In UK, is there a thing such as "Title Deed Poll / Certificate of Title"?

Question

That sounds fake to me (because of the web sites that sell fake titles, which involve getting a deed poll).

Answer 1

In the UK you either have a Deed Poll or Title Documents

There is no such thing as a Title Deed Poll or Certificate of Title under UK law

Answer 2

The document issued by the Land Registry to show ownership of proprrty is called the Certificate of Title. A Deed Poll in he UK is a document recording a change of name'

Answer 3

In England Titles are tricky - "Lord" is a distinct title and while some can be traded with property they cost serious money.

In Scotland Lord or Laird simply derives from being a landowner, I own a square foot of land in Glencoe and so have the Title "Lord of Glencoe" which i find an amusing addition to my passport.

In England you must use a "Deed Poll" to register a change of name or title - in Scotland we are free to "assert" our names at will as long as it is not with intent to defraud.



If you are not a British citizen none of this applies - Brits are, in principle, free to have just about any name - but titles are limited.

Answer 4

A deed poll is to change your name

a Title deed is to show you own land

Answer 5

If you mean for a property - yes. In fact, no sale of property is legal unless there is written documentation. In addition, all such transactions must be reported to and recorded by the Land Registry - a government department.



Having said that, I have never heard the phrases "Title Deed Poll" or "Certificate of Title." I would call them "Title Documents" though this may be an informal term. I've only ever seen any briefly; they're much more the concern of solicitors, and the holders of my mortgage.

Answer 6

Neither of those terem are used in the UK.



It is impossible to buy true noble titles, most sites that sell titles change your name by deed poll (offiically) so your first nis "Lord" or "Sir", it's your first name not your title.



Certain "Lord of the Manor" titles can be bought but thiese do not change your title, you would still be Mr John Smithor John Smith Esq, not Lord Smith or Sir John.

Answer 7

Both those terms are American.