diff --git a/ppr-ui/src/views/mhrInformation/MhrInformation.vue b/ppr-ui/src/views/mhrInformation/MhrInformation.vue
index 50c535014..36cc5cfbe 100644
--- a/ppr-ui/src/views/mhrInformation/MhrInformation.vue
+++ b/ppr-ui/src/views/mhrInformation/MhrInformation.vue
@@ -892,6 +892,10 @@ export default defineComponent({
         'Ownership Transfer or Change'
       ),
       isChangeOwnershipBtnDisabled: computed((): boolean => {
+        if(isRoleStaffReg.value && hasLien.value && !isFrozenMhrDueToAffidavit.value){
+          return false
+        }  
+
         const isFrozenMhr = isFrozenMhrDueToAffidavit.value || isFrozenMhrDueToUnitNote.value
 
         const isTransportPermitDisabled = isChangeLocationActive.value ||