A Notice of Intention to Note a Spouse in the Register (Form LRA 11) is an official notification document issued in Kenya by the Land Registrar to inform a property owner that their spouse has applied to be noted on the land title. This jurisdiction-specific form is prescribed under the Land Registration Act and the Land Registration (General) Regulations, 2017, specifically Rule 23(3). It serves as a formal notice giving the registered proprietor an opportunity to object before the spousal notation is entered.
This notice is issued by the Land Registrar to registered property owners (proprietors) whose spouses have submitted applications to be noted on the title deed. It is part of the procedural safeguards in Kenya's land registration system to ensure transparency and allow proprietors to respond to spousal interest applications. The notice provides essential information including the applicant spouse's name, identification or passport number, postal address, email address, and telephone number.
The critical element of this notice is the 30-day objection period. The Registrar informs the proprietor that the spouse will be noted on the register after thirty days from the date of posting the notice, unless the proprietor files an objection within this period. This gives the proprietor time to verify the legitimacy of the application, raise concerns about the marriage validity, or address any disputes before the spousal notation becomes official.
The notice is issued under the Registrar's authority with official seal and signature, making it legally binding. If no objection is received within the stipulated period, the Land Registrar proceeds to note the spouse on the title, thereby protecting matrimonial property rights within Kenya's land registration framework.