• First Registration

    By Guest on 22nd Feb 2020

    I have just found out that my property is not registered (I bought it in 1962) I would like to register it, would this be a voluntary registration? If it is voluntary, do I need to send proof of ID with my application. Are there reduced fees for voluntary registration?

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    By NotaryExpress on 23/02/2020

    Yes, there are reduced fees for a voluntary registration. See HMLR fees here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees It's a Scale 1 application and the amount you pay is based on the value of the property (look at the Voluntary First Registration column). If in doubt give HMLR a call and they will be able to confirm the fee to you. You'll either need a conveyancer for the application (recommended) or you can send HMLR the old deeds plus Form FR1, Form DL in duplicate and Form ID1 which you'll need signed off by a lawyer with a qualification specified on the form. We advise you send in certified copies of the original deeds as well as the originals, otherwise HMLR will retain and destroy your originals. 

  • By Guest on 23/02/2020

    Thank you. I have just checked the web pages, and they say they will return my original documents. If this is the case do I still need to send form ID1? It does say ID1 is not required if it is a First Registration?

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