What happens after you apply to HM Land Registry
From submission to the updated title register: what to expect while you wait.
Submission
Once submitted, HM Land Registry acknowledges the application and gives it a reference.
Questions (requisitions)
If anything needs clarifying, HM Land Registry raises a requisition with a deadline to reply. A careful check before submitting keeps these to a minimum.
Completion
When the change is registered, an updated copy of the title register is issued showing the new owners.
Common questions
How will I know the application has been received?
HM Land Registry sends an acknowledgement with a reference number once the application has been submitted, so you can follow its progress.
What is a requisition?
It is a formal question from HM Land Registry about something in the application, with a deadline to reply. Missing identity evidence, an unsigned deed or an incorrect fee are the usual causes.
How do I get proof I am now an owner?
When the change is registered, HM Land Registry issues an updated copy of the title register showing the new owners. That document is your proof of ownership.
This guide is general information about England and Wales, not legal or tax advice. We prepare and submit paperwork; mortgaged or complex cases are referred to a regulated solicitor.
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