Scottish Parliament have approved an extension of the submission deadline from 1 April 2023 to 1 April 2024. For more information visit the Scottish Government website. For more information on how this change relates to making a submission visit our FAQ page.
Essential reading for RCI is listed below. It is important to read the guidance to determine whether you need to register or make an entry in RCI.
Online support tool
Our online support tool will help provide you with an indication as to whether or not you are in scope of RCI as a recorded person.
Access the RCI online support tool.
For an overview of the service, you can watch a video demonstration of creating an entry in RCI. This video is 19 minutes long.
Check if you need to register
8 minute read
What is controlling interest?
3 minute read
Identifying recorded persons
5 minute read
Identifying associates
4 minute read
You may not need to register
If you are subject to a transparency regime
3 minute read
If you update a land register title
3 minute read
Specific guidance based on how you hold the land
If you are an individual
6 minute read
If you are a partnership
6 minute read
If you are a trust
10 minute read
If you are an unincorporated body
8 minute read
If you are an overseas entity
4 minute read
Duties of recorded persons, associates and RoS
8 minute read
Offences if you don't comply with regulations
2 minute read
Timings and interaction with other RoS Registers
2 minute read
About security declarations
9 minute read
Creating an RCI account
2 minute read
How to create an entry
3 minute read
How to describe land
3 minute read
Updating an RCI entry
2 minute read
Executries - updating RCI on the behalf of others
1 minute read
Inaccuracies in the register
1 minute read
Appeals or referrals to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland (LTS)
4 minute read