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This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 67).
Guidance for completing forms ID1: Certificate of identity for a private individual, and ID2: Certificate of identity for a body corporate.
Guidance, support and contact details for members of the public.
Forms AP1, FR1 and DS2: guidance on when evidence of identity must be lodged in support of an application for registration.
Guidance, support and contact details for property professionals.
Check how much it costs to submit Land Charges applications.
Quick and easy access to guidance and training materials to help you prepare and submit high-quality applications and use HM Land Registry services.
How Business e-services customers can request a search of the index map through the portal.
When someone who owns a house or land passes away, you may need to update their property records.
Information on working with HM Land Registry without legal representation.
Guidance for conveyancers on how to register unregistered estates in land for the first time (practice guide 1).
View or download HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons and metadata; the data is updated monthly.
Details of the information held on the index map and how to apply for an official search (practice guide 10).
Submit HM Land Registry applications in the portal, reducing errors and requisitions.
How to apply to change or update the register, from changing existing details to registering land for the first time.
A simple guide from HM Land Registry for property owners in England and Wales.
Information about the types of electronic signature accepted by HM Land Registry (practice guide 82)
How Business e-services customers can request historical copies through the portal.
We are committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the register. If you think there’s an error in an HM Land Registry document, let us know.
How leases are determined and how this affects registered titles (practice guide 26).
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