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Which Land Registry Form Do You Need?

Choosing the wrong form will delay your application and trigger requisitions from HMLR. Use this guide to find the right form for your situation.

🏠 Buying or Selling a Property

The TR1 (transfer of whole title) is the primary deed, accompanied by an AP1 application. If the seller has a mortgage being redeemed, a DS1 or electronic END1 discharge is also needed.

💳 Taking Out a New Mortgage

Your lender will prepare the CH1 (legal charge) form. Your solicitor registers this using an AP1 once the mortgage completes. The charge appears on your title until the mortgage is fully repaid.

✔️ Paying Off Your Mortgage

When a mortgage is repaid, the lender provides a DS1 (paper discharge) or sends an electronic END1. This must be registered at HMLR to remove the charge from your title.

📌 Registering Unregistered Land

If the property has never been registered, use FR1 (first registration). Around 15% of land in England and Wales remains unregistered, particularly older rural or agricultural estates.

🗺️ Transferring Part of Your Land

If you are selling or gifting a portion of your registered land — for example, a garden plot — use TP1 rather than TR1. This creates a new separate title for the land being transferred.

🔍 Searching the Register

Use OC1 to get official copies of the register and title plan. If you need to find whether land is registered at all, submit a SIM (Search of Index Map) to obtain the title number.

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Every HMLR form type covered — from first registration to discharge of charges.

Understanding UK Land Registration

Everything you need to know about how land registration works in England and Wales.

What is Land Registration?

Land registration is the process of officially recording who owns land and property in England and Wales. HM Land Registry maintains a central register of over 26 million titles. When you buy a property, your solicitor must register the change of ownership — failure to do so means you do not have full legal title.

Registered vs Unregistered Land

Registered land has a title number in the HMLR register. Unregistered land relies on paper title deeds going back at least 15 years. Around 15% of land in England and Wales remains unregistered, particularly older rural estates. Most qualifying transactions now trigger compulsory first registration.

How to Submit Forms

Most forms can be submitted by post to HMLR or electronically via the Business e-services portal or e-DRS system if you are a registered conveyancer. Processing times range from a few days for simple applications to several months for complex first registration cases.

Land Registry Fees

HMLR charges a registration fee based on the value of the transaction. Fees are set by statutory instrument and updated periodically. Calculate the fee due using the HMLR fee calculator on GOV.UK before submitting — incorrect fees will delay processing.

HMLR Practice Guides

HMLR publishes over 90 Practice Guides providing detailed guidance on completing forms and which documents to include. These are essential for any solicitor or member of the public dealing with a complex Land Registry matter. All are free on GOV.UK.

Scotland & Northern Ireland

Land registration in Scotland is handled by Registers of Scotland (RoS) using entirely different forms. Northern Ireland uses Land Registers of Northern Ireland (LRNI). Forms on this website apply only to England and Wales.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HM Land Registry forms, submission and the registration process.

Are these official HMLR forms?
Yes. Every form on LandRegistryForms.uk is the official HM Land Registry version, hosted here for convenient free download. We review the library regularly to ensure all versions are current.
Is there a charge to download forms?
No. All Land Registry forms are free to download. There is no paywall, no subscription and no account required on this website.
What is the difference between AP1 and FR1?
The AP1 is used for dealings with land already registered at HMLR. The FR1 is specifically for first registration — when applying to register land that has never been on the register before.
Can I submit forms without a solicitor?
There is no legal requirement, but HMLR requires identity verification for unrepresented parties (ID1/ID2 forms) and errors can have serious consequences. Professional advice is strongly recommended for complex transactions.
Which forms can be submitted electronically?
Many forms can be submitted via HMLR's Business e-services portal, but access is restricted to registered conveyancers. Members of the public typically submit by post. Most lenders use END1 (electronic discharge) instead of a paper DS1.
Do these forms apply to Scotland or Northern Ireland?
No. These forms are for England and Wales only. Scotland uses Registers of Scotland and Northern Ireland uses Land Registers of NI — each has its own separate forms and procedures.
How long does Land Registry take to process?
Processing times vary. Simple applications may complete in days, while first registrations can take weeks or months. HMLR publishes current processing times on GOV.UK. You can track your application using your unique reference number.
What is a title number and how do I find mine?
Every registered property has a unique title number assigned by HMLR. Find it on your official copy of the register (OC1), on solicitor correspondence, or by searching the HMLR register on GOV.UK.