Encouraging the use of digital technology in identity verification (PG81)
Page summary:
Information about HM Land Registry’s enhanced level of digital identity verification (practice guide 81).
Change made:
Section 5 has been added to explain how to use digital identity in an application.
Time updated:
6:00am, 9 June 2025
Using our forms for complex and more unusual transactions (PG21)
Page summary:
How to prepare and complete transfer forms TR1, TR2, TR5 and TP2 for transactions that are not straightforward and information on completing forms for unusual transactions (practice guide 21).
Change made:
Section 14.1 has been revised to further reflect the current HM Revenue & Customs practice on submitting online SDLT returns for multiple properties.
Time updated:
6:00am, 9 June 2025
Evidence of identity (PG67)
Page summary:
This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 67).
Change made:
Section 8 updated to reflect the addition of section C within form ID1 and ID2. Section C allows for a person’s ID to be verified digitally in line with HM Land Registry digital identity standard. Section 8.6 has been amended to clarify any evidence of the lawyer’s or notary’s authority to practice in a foreign language should be accompanied by an English or Welsh translation.
Time updated:
6:00am, 9 June 2025
Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests (PG19)
Page summary:
How to apply for a notice or restriction to protect a third-party interest in an estate (practice guide 19).
Change made:
Sections 3.7.2.1 and 3.7.5 have been updated to cover company counter fraud restrictions.
Time updated:
6:00am, 9 June 2025
