Guidance

HM Land Registry first registrations

Information and guidance on first registrations.

• From: HM Land Registry
• Published: 9 March 2023
• Last updated: 16 June 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Webinars

Register to watch the following recordings:

• Bitesize: Completing Form FR1 (8 minutes)

• Bitesize: Providing a good root of title (3 minutes)

• Bitesize: Preparing plans on first registration (5 minutes)

• Avoiding common requisitions on first registrations (7 minutes)

• First registration and lost deeds (19 minutes)

Other training material

• Application form FR1 and checklist for first registration

Practice guides

• Registering land or property for the first time
• Practice Guide 1 - First registrations
• Practice Guide 2 - First registration of title if deeds are lost or destroyed

Published 9 March 2023

Last updated 16 June 2026 — Show all updates

1. 16 June 2026

   Updates to video content.

2. 9 March 2023

   First published.