ID1 Form for the UK Land Registry: A Complete Guide for Individuals Without a Conveyancer
Complete your HM Land Registry ID1 form quickly and securely either online or in-person — verified by a Notary Public
When you’re dealing with a property transaction—whether it’s the sale of a property, a transfer of land, or discharge of a mortgage—you’ll often need to verify your identity with HM Land Registry. That’s where the ID1 form comes in.
Think of the ID1 as your passport into the Land Registry system. Without it, even a straightforward transaction can come to a grinding halt.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the ID1 form: who needs it, how to complete it, how to get verified without a solicitor, and what your options are.
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What Is an ID1 Form?
The ID1 form is a legal document used by HM Land Registry to confirm the identity of private individuals involved in certain property-related transactions in England and Wales.
- Purpose: To prevent identity fraud, verify identity, protect against identity theft and protect against money laundering.
- Issued by: HM Land Registry
- Download the official ID1 form from GOV.UK
The form is compulsory if you don’t have legal representation for conveyancing services or when you change the title deeds, like:
- Transfer of equity
- Mortgage registration
- Grant of a lease
- Land Registration (first)
- Discharge/release of a mortgage
- Compulsory first registration
- Change of name deed/Statutory Declaration
- Change of address
Who Needs an ID1 Form?
You’ll need an ID1 form if you’re a private individual involved in a property matter without a conveyancing solicitor. Common examples include:
- Selling or gifting a property on your own
- Executors acting as personal representatives of an estate
- Overseas landlords managing UK property
- Trustees handling retirement of trustees
- Leaseholders transferring title
- Individuals applying for change of name via deed poll
- Anyone submitting Land Registry forms (e.g. TR1, AP1) without legal advice
If the party involved is a corporate body (e.g. limited company), the correct form is ID2.
Step-by-Step: How to Complete the ID1 Form
Here’s a simple breakdown of the ID1 form process:
1. Download the Form
Head to GOV.UK and download the current year’s version of the ID1 form.
2. Complete Section A
Fill in your personal details:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Current address
- Phone number and email address
- Type of application (e.g., transfer of land, discharge of mortgage)
Pro tip: Make sure your personal information matches your identity documents exactly.
You’ll need:
3. Prepare Your Evidence of Identity
You’ll need: 1 of the following section A ID documents
- Current valid full passport
- Current UK/EU/Isle of Man or Channel Islands driving licence
- Current UK Biometric Residence Permit (UK Home Office)
Or, 2 of the following section B ID documents for proof of identity
- Credit Card/Bank Statement
- Utility bill
- Council tax bill
- Council rent book
- Mortgage statement
- Firearm/Shotgun certificate
2 passport-sized photograph (if you’re using in-person verification) which must be a true likeness of the person.
4. Verify Your Identity
This must be done by an authorised professional who can confirm your true likeness and personal data. Here is a list of the authorised verifiers: Solicitors, licensed conveyancers, chartered legal executives, notary public, barrister or an overseas lawyer or notary with evidence of their qualification.
5. Submit to Land Registry
Once your ID has been verified, include the completed forms, ID1 form, Land Registry documents (e.g., TR1, AP1) when submitting.
Options for Verifying Your Identity
You have several choices when it comes to getting your ID verified for the ID1 form.
Option Who Can VerifyHow It Works Best For In Person Solicitor, licensed conveyancer, Chartered Legal Executive, notary public Face-to-face appointment to check ID and sign Section B Local clients Video Call (ID5)Solicitor, licensed conveyancer using HM Land Registry’s ID5 process Video ID verification + scanned docs + live selfie Remote clients IDVT(Identity Verification Technology) Legal professionals using gov-approved tech AI-based checks with legal sign-off Fast, digital-only option
You cannot verify ID1 forms yourself or through a Land Registry employee.
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