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Does a declaration of a Trust go on the land registry?

Thu 20th Aug 2026
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If the declaration of Trust relates to property or land, then the arrangement is usually registered by recording a ‘Restriction’ on the legal title at HM Land Registry. This acts as a layer of protection by making others aware of the existence of a Trust agreement and preventing the property from being transferred without the consent of all beneficial owners. However, the declaration itself is a private document between the parties to it and does not itself need to be registered with the Land Registry.

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