Land Registry and Deeds of the House

Do I need paper ‘Deeds’ to my house?

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No, for a property in England or Wales, a digital ‘title register’ has replaced the need for paper copies of deeds.

What is the Title Register?

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The Title Register is made up of:

  • The Title Number which is the unique identifier that the Land Registry alongside:

    • the tenure (freehold or leasehold)

    • the current owner(s)

    • any mortgages/charges (should be none if owned outright)

    • any restrictive covenants or easements

    • references to any older documents that are still filed.

    • the Title Plan which shows the general boundaries.

Can I get hold of the Title Register for my house?

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Yes, anyone can request this information for any house, you do not even need to prove you are the owner or related to the owners.

What do I need to get the Title Register for my house?

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To get the Title Register you will need:

  1. The full property address (including postcode)

  2. An email address to create a GOV.UK account, if you don’t already have one. If you have been filing self-assessments online, you likely have a .gov.uk account.

  3. To get a copy, you need a debit/credit card for copies: currently £7 for downloads or £11 for paper copies.

What is the step-by-step process to get the Title Register?

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Go to https://www.gov.uk/search-property-information-land-registry

  1. Create an account (or sign in)

  2. Search by postal address

  3. Download the title register and title plan for £7 each.

Note: Online downloads are for information only and are not accepted as formal proof of ownership in court. If you need formal “official copies” as proof of ownership, you can order these by post with a form OC1 on .gov.uk.