Electronic signatures accepted by HM Land Registry (PG82)
Page summary: Information about the types of electronic signature accepted by HM Land Registry (practice guide 82)
Change made: Sections 2.2 and 3.2 have been amended to remove the requirement for Mercury signatures and conveyancer-certified electronic signatures that all the conveyancers involved agree to their use; and the term ‘other electronic signatures’ has been replaced by ‘simple electronic signatures’.
Time updated:
6:00am, 15 July 2024
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Rights to light or air (PG62A)
Page summary: Guidance about the registration of rights to light or air under the Land Registration Act 2002. Aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 62A).
Change made: Added translation
Time updated:
6:00am, 15 July 2024
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Page summary: This guide explains HM Land Registry practice about addresses for service entered in the register (practice guide 55).
Change made: Section 3 has been amended to encourage use of an email address as an additional method of contact. Section 5 now explains that we treat the address provided in our digital registration services or in a paper application form as overriding that in any other part of an application. Section 6 has been amended and explains that when a change of address is required, the application submitted must apply for it by including a ‘change of address for service’ transaction. Section 9 includes the important things to remember.
Time updated:
6:00am, 15 July 2024
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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: Section 3.1.5.6 has been amended to clarify the wording of the certificate required in compliance with a counter fraud restriction.
Time updated:
6:00am, 15 July 2024
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Page summary: Advice on the execution of deeds that are to be submitted to HM Land Registry (practice guide 8).
Change made: Following customer comment, we have revoked the change to section 1.3 made on 24 June 2024.
Time updated:
6:00am, 15 July 2024
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Page summary:How leases are determined and how this affects registered titles (practice guide 26).
Change made: Section 5 has been amended to reflect that we no longer require confirmation that no deed of surrender has been entered into.
Time updated:
6:00am, 15 July 2024
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Land registration: Practice guides
Page summary: A collection of HM Land Registry practice guides.
Change made: Added Rights to light or air (PG62A).
Time updated:
6:00am, 15 July 2024
One Response
Not having to ask the other side for agreeing to electronic signatures is a game changer for me. This means I can now default my practice to electronic signatures which is going to make my client’s and my life so much easier. Thank you Land Registry.