Q. Am I changing my name?
A. No a Lordship or Barony Title is not a change of name, the title is an addition to your name. Only Peers can remove the term “Mr” and replace it with “Lord”. You do not have to use your name when you use your title, and vice versa. In everyday use there is no requirement to use your full name, therefore you can simply use “Lord / Lady of xxxxxxxxx"
Q. How do I pay?
A. Customers can pay in a number of ways.
- Bank transfer (BACS)
- International bank transfer
- PayPal, please note you will be responsible for all PayPal fees associated with the transaction
- By a cheque drawn on a UK bank
Q. How long does it take before I own my title?
A. Manorial Counsel aim to complete within six weeks, however this is dependent on solicitor availability.
Q. Is the Lordship or Barony Title hereditary?
A. Yes all our titles are fully inheritable.
Q. If I own a manor house do I automatically own the Lordship Title?
A. No. Manorial rights have always been separate legal entities; (1) land, (2) rights over the land, (3) lordship (power to collect fealty {services} and taxes). At any time during the history of the Manor the rights could have become separated. We must also point out that a Manor is an area of land not a structure such as a manor house. During the time the Manor has existed there could have been many manors houses on that Manor (land).
We have worked with customers over the years in successfully bringing a title back to the Manor, so please contact us to learn more about how this may be achieved.
Q. Do I have any responsibilities, legal or otherwise, that come with the title?
A. No you are buying the title right only. However many people enjoy getting involved in the community that is connected to their Lordship or Barony Title.
Q. Can I add my title to my documentation?
A. Yes, many people do choose apply to add their title/s to their documentation and correspondence e.g. Passports, driving licences, credit cards etc.
Q. Can I sell or transfer my Lordship or Barony Title?
A. Yes, you can find a purchaser yourself or can request Manorial Counsel to sell the title on your behalf. Please contact us for details.
Q. Can I purchase a Lordship or Barony Title as a Foreign National?
A. Yes, any foreign national can own a Lordship or Barony Title.
Q. Do I get a Coat of Arms or a crest with my title?
A. Regarding Coat of Arms or a crest; No titles do not come with either. This is a common misconception as many people assume or believe that Coat of Arms and Lordship and / or Barony Titles go hand in hand.
Coat of Arms pertain to a family name and not a Lordship or Barony Title. There is some more information about Coat of Arms here > https://www.manorialcounselltd.co.uk/coats-of-arms/
Q. Can I register my title?
A. Presently there are no independently recognised registers. Any company offering to "register" your title in exchange for a fee or to obtain copies of your documentation should be avoided.
Q. Is there a society or club I can join?
A. At present there are no independently recognised societies or clubs.
