Change of ownership

This notification is used to inform us when there's a change in the ownership of croft land. It's important to keep our records accurate and up to date.

Who should use this notification?

Anyone who buys croft land must notify us. This applies to tenants who buy all or part of their croft, or someone who buys or inherits a croft that is not tenanted.

This is the right form for you if you are:

• A tenant who has purchased all or part of your croft.
• A new owner of an owned croft that is not tenanted.
• A landlord who has acquired all or part of a tenanted croft.

How to notify us

To notify us, complete the change of ownership notification form. Please read the guidance notes first. You'll need to provide details about the croft, the new and previous owners, the date of purchase, and any associated grazings shares.

You may also need to submit a form to Registers of Scotland:

• If the croft is not registered: The new owner-occupier crofter must submit a first registration (Form A).
• If the croft is already registered: You must submit a subsequent event (Form B) for every change of ownership.
• Each of these applications has a £90 fee. We will process the application and forward it to Registers of Scotland.

Search for your croft and find the correct form.

Notify us

What happens after I notify you?

We will update our register of crofts with the new information. The effective date of transfer will be the date specified in your form.