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The Group, District or County Secretary must ensure that documents relating to the ownership of property and equipment and all other legal and official documents, together with any documents of historical importance or interest are kept in a safe place.

Specific documents that must be safeguarded are:

• declarations of trust;

• title deeds to land or buildings;

• stock and share certificates;

• registration documents issued by the Association;

• documents relating to motor vehicles, vessels and aircraft;

• insurance policies.

The first three types of documents listed may be safeguarded by using the Headquarters Deeds Custody Service.

The Group, District or County Secretary must keep a register of such documents with details of their location.