Applications for registration in the Land Registry can only be made by a practising solicitor or the the applicant (if more than one applicant by all the applicants) (see Rule 11(1) and (2) and Form 17 of the LR Rules 2012). A third party who is not a practising solicitor cannot make an application for registration on behalf of the applicant.
As and from the 31st of May 2010 where personal applications for registration are lodged (i.e. other than by a practising solicitor, financial institution, etc.) sufficient evidence of identity of the applicant (or in the case of more than one applicant all the applicants) (including a photograph) and evidence of their permanent address must be produced.
Please refer to Legal Office Notice No. 5 of 2010 – Applications in Person.
The Personal Applicant’s Identification Form (ID Form) may be downloaded below.