At the end of rule 4 of the Register of Sasines (Application Procedure) Rules 20047 (signing of application for recording), insert—

“(3)

An application must be sent in electronic form using a computer system under the Keeper’s management and control unless—

(a)

the computer system notifies the applicant who attempts to use it that it is unavailable for a period of 48 hours or longer;

(b)

the applicant has no computer facilities with access to the internet; or

(c)

the Keeper is otherwise satisfied that exceptional circumstances make it impractical to do so.

(4)

In particular, paragraph (3)(c) is met—

(a)

if the applicant is a natural person who granted the deed, or to whom the deed is granted; and

(b)

the application is not made by a person who, in connection with the grant, acts as a solicitor or other legal adviser to the person.

(5)

Where an application must be sent in electronic form, the deed must be—

(a)

a copy of a writ which is a traditional document submitted under section 6A of the Land Registers (Scotland) Act 18688, or

(b)

an electronic document9.”.