An Application to be Noted in the Register as a Spouse (Form LRA 10) is an official legal document used in Kenya to register a spousal interest on a land title. This jurisdiction-specific form is prescribed under the Land Registration Act and the Land Registration (General) Regulations, 2017, specifically Rule 23(2). It allows a legally married spouse to have their interest formally recorded on their partner's land title, providing legal protection against unauthorized disposal of marital property.
This form is intended for spouses of registered property owners who need to protect their matrimonial property rights by having their names noted on the title deed. This is particularly important for protecting spousal interests, preventing unauthorized sale or transfer of matrimonial homes, ensuring compliance with matrimonial property laws, and safeguarding family security. The application is essential under Kenya's Matrimonial Property Act, which recognizes spousal rights in marital property.
The form requires the title number of the property, names of both the registered proprietor and the applicant spouse, address for service, email, and telephone number of the applicant. The applicant must attach a statutory declaration stating the basis of the spousal relationship and supporting documents including a certified copy of the marriage certificate and a recent property search report. The marriage must be legally recognized under Kenyan law.
The application must be executed before a certifying officer who verifies the applicant's identity and confirms voluntary execution. Once registered by the Land Registrar, the spousal notation provides legal protection, ensuring that any future transactions involving the property require spousal consent or notification, thus preventing fraudulent dealings and protecting matrimonial property rights within Kenya's land registration system.