King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer

In Scots law, the Crown can claim ownerless property. Where we deal with property, its realised value is paid by the KLTR into the Scottish Consolidated Fund.

  • Bona vacantia Ownerless property

    In Scots law, the Crown can claim ownerless property. The legal term for this is "bona vacantia".

  • Ultimus haeres Estates

    Where a person domiciled in Scotland dies without leaving a Will and has no known or traceable successors, then their assets (such as land, buildings, shares and cash) fall to the Crown in Scotland.

  • About KLTR

    The King's and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (“KLTR”) is the Crown’s representative in Scotland who deals with ownerless property.

Treasure Trove

The Crown has a right to Treasure Trove and is exercised in Scotland by the KLTR

Go to treasure trove website

Company Administrative Restoration

See our guide. Please note that Companies House and not this office deals with the applications.

Company - Administrative Restoration