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(1) This Order may be cited as the Fees in the Registers of Scotland Amendment Order 1999 and shall come into force on 21st April 1999.
(2) In this Order, “the principal Order” means the Fees in the Registers of Scotland Order 1995
2 
In article 2 of the principal Order (interpretation)–
(a) in paragraph (b) after “dealing” insert–“
 “,Registers Direct service””;
(b) after paragraph (c) insert–“
(ca) any reference to a search includes a search by computer using the Registers Direct service;
(cb) any reference to an application includes an application by telephone, facsimile, electronic mail or any other means.”.
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In Part I of the Schedule (Land Register of Scotland) to the principal Order–
(a) in paragraph A (interests in land other than heritable securities) of section I (registration fees) in sub-paragraph (ff) after the words “local authority” insert–“
 police authority, fire authority, valuation authority or the Scottish Childrens Reporter Authority,”;
(b) for section 2 (reports) substitute–“
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When application is made–

(a) On Form 10 for a report prior to first registration £ 22.70

(b) On Form 11 for continuation of report prior to first registration 13.60

(c) On Form 12 for a report over registered sub jects 22.70

(d) On Form 13 for continuation of report over registered subjects £ 13.60

(e) On Form 14 for a report to ascertain whether or not subjects have been registered 22.70

(f) On Form P16 for comparison of a bounding description with the Ordnance Map in conjunction with item (a) above, a combined fee of: 34.00

(g) On Form P17 for comparison of the boundaries on the Certificate Plan with the ordnance map in conjunction with item (c) above, a combined fee of: 34.00
Note:The fees for items (a) to (g) above include the provision of a hard copy report. If a duplicate hard copy report is required there is an additional fee of £7 for each report.”;
(c) For entry (d) of section 3 (miscellaneous services) substitute–“

(d) On Form P16 for comparison of a bounding description with the ordnance map separately from item (a) in Part I, 2 above 22.70”
(d) for entry (e) of section 3 (miscellaneous services) substitute–“

(e) On Form P17 for comparison of the bound aries on the Certificate Plan with the Ordnance Map separately from item (c) in Part I, 2 above 22.70”
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In Part II of the Schedule (General Register of Sasines) to the principal Order in paragraph A (conveyances) of section I (recording fees), in subparagraph (iv) after the words “local authority” insert–“police authority, fire authority, valuation authority or the Scottish Children’s Reporter authority,”.
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In Part XII of the Schedule (fees applicable to all registers) to the principal Order there is substituted for the section headed “Inspection Fees”–“
1 
Presentment Book

(a) Per search against a name £ 2.00

(b) Per search against an address 2.00

(c) Per search against a minute number 2.00
2 
Minute Book

(a) Per search against a name £ 2.00

(b) Per search against an address 2.00

(c) Per search against a minute number 2.00
3 
Search Sheet

(a) Per search against a name £ Nil

(b) Per search against an address Nil

(c) Per search by search sheet number 2.00

(d) Per view of any individual search sheet 2.00

(e) The provision of information from any other index, volume, document or process 2.00
1 
Application Record

(a) Per search against a name £ 4.00

(b) Per search against an address 4.00

(c) Per search against an application number £ 4.00

(d) Per search against a title number 4.00
2 
Title Sheet

(a) Per search against a name £ 4.00

(b) Per search against an address 4.00

(c) Per search against a title number 4.00

(d) Per view of the title sheet affecting one interest in land 4.00

3 
Per Index Map Search £ 2.00

4 
The provision of information from any other index, volume, document or process £ 2.00
Note: Where on the same occasion a view of the title sheet is made against an entry identified in the course of an initial search as per 2(a) and (b), no fee is payable in respect of the initial search.

For each search in the Register of Deeds or Register of Judgements Index against:
1 
a name £ 2.00

2 
a pursuer/petitioner 2.00

3 
a defender/respondent 2.00

4 
a judgement number 2.00


1 
For each group of 6 names or fewer searched against £ 3.50

2 
For provision of a paper copy of the daily minutes (per day) 96.00

3 
Per search of a specified minute number 1.00
Note:A search includes a print disclosing relevant entries if requested within 7 working days of the date of the original search.”.
Henry B McLeish
Minister of State, Scottish Office
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
26th March 1999We consent,
David Jamieson
Bob Ainsworth
Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury
30th March 1999