Land Registry ID forms

Land Registry ID1 & ID2 Form – Verification Service

Same-day appointments are available in Central London and Croydon for ID1 form verification.

Please contact us if you need your Land Registry ID forms verified.

We offer a convenient verification service in both Central London and Croydon for clients who need help completing their Land Registry ID1 form.

What is a Land Registry ID1 Form?

The Land Registry ID1 form is used to confirm and prove your identity. Typically, this form is required in property transactions handled by the Land Registry. It acts as a safeguard against identity fraud.

In recent years, anti-money laundering laws have expanded significantly. As a result, regulators now demand stronger compliance checks from legal professionals.

For example, if you instruct a conveyancer but do not live near them, they may ask you to visit a local lawyer for ID1 verification. Alternatively, if you make an application to the Land Registry without legal representation, you must still complete an ID1 form.

The form remains valid for three months from the date of verification. Before it is accepted, a lawyer must inspect your identification documents and meet you in person.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

Our professional rules require us to check photographic proof of identity and a recent proof of address for all clients.

When you attend your meeting, please bring:

1. Your completed Land Registry ID1 form

2. Two recent passport-sized colour photographs

3. One of the following:

   • Current valid passport

   • Current photo driving licence

   • Current Biometric Residence Permit

If You Do Not Hold a Passport or Driving Licence

For elderly clients or those without travel documents, the Land Registry will accept two of the following instead:

• Bank statement (postal, not electronic, less than three months old)

• Council tax bill for the current year

• Council rent book showing the last three months of payments

• Mortgage statement for the last full accounting year (postal, not electronic)

• Current firearm or shotgun certificate

As your certifier, we complete Section B of your ID1 form. Once verified, it is ready to send to the Land Registry.

Land Registry ID2 Form – Verification Service

The ID2 form is used to verify the identity of corporate bodies such as limited companies or LLPs.

For example, when a company is involved in a property transaction, an ID2 form may be required. The form applies both to UK companies and to overseas entities.

Verification includes two steps:

• Confirming the identity of the individual representing the company

• Confirming the legal authority of that individual to act on behalf of the company

How Legal Authority is Shown

Legal authority can be demonstrated in different ways. For example:

• A board resolution authorising the individual to act for the company

• A valid power of attorney granting authority to sign in Land Registry transactions

Where to Obtain ID1 and ID2 Forms

Form ID1 can be downloaded here.

Form ID2 can be downloaded here.

HM Land Registry Guidance on completing Land Registry ID1 and ID2 forms can be found at the following webpage: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/completing-forms-id1-and-id2

Please call us on 0203 174 2458 to book your same day appointment.