Frequently Asked Questions

Form DJP stands for 'Deceased Joint Proprietor'. It is the HM Land Registry form used to remove the name of a deceased person from a jointly owned property's title register. When submitted correctly alongside supporting documents such as the death certificate, it updates the register to reflect that the surviving owner is now the sole registered proprietor.

You need Form DJP when a property is owned jointly — as joint tenants — and one of the owners has passed away. The surviving owner uses this form to remove the deceased person's name from the title register. It is typically required before selling the property, remortgaging, or simply to keep the register up to date.

Once the application has been correctly prepared and submitted to HM Land Registry, current processing times typically range from a few weeks to several months depending on HMLR's workload at the time. With this service, your forms are prepared and checked to minimise the risk of delays caused by errors or missing documents. You receive updates as your application progresses.

No — you do not legally need a solicitor to submit a DJP application. Form DJP can be submitted by anyone with the correct information and documents. With this service, you can have the application prepared and reviewed on your behalf, making it straightforward without the cost of a full solicitor. However, if your situation is complex (for example, if probate is involved or there is a restriction on the title), you may be advised to seek professional legal advice.

If the property was owned as tenants in common, Form DJP is not the correct route. In this situation, the deceased owner's share passes through their estate (via their will or intestacy rules), and a more involved transfer process — typically using Form AS1 or TP1 — is required. You can contact the support team for guidance on the correct next step for your circumstances.

A certified copy of the death certificate is required for a DJP application. If the original has been misplaced, you can order a replacement copy from the General Register Office (GRO). You can contact the support team for guidance through the steps. You will not be asked to pay until all required documents are in order.

The Title Plan is the registered map showing the location and general boundaries of a property as recorded by HM Land Registry. It is held under the same title number as the Title Register and shows the property's position, the general extent of the land, and the indicative boundaries marked in red. It does not show precise boundary measurements — for exact boundary disputes, a surveyor's report would be needed.

A certified copy is obtained from HM Land Registry via the OC1/OC2 application process. It carries legal weight and can be used as evidence of title — for example, in legal transactions or as proof of ownership. An information copy (available to download from HMLR's online service) is a digital copy for reference only and cannot be used as formal proof of ownership. With this service, you can have certified copies obtained from HM Land Registry on your behalf.

No — a standard downloaded copy cannot be used as legal proof of ownership. If you need to prove ownership formally (for example, for a court case, probate, or a lender), you will need a certified copy of the register. With this service, you can obtain copies that carry the appropriate legal standing.

In most cases, documents are delivered digitally within minutes of your order being processed. Occasionally, if the title contains complex entries or there is a delay at HMLR's end, delivery may take a few hours. The aim is same-day delivery in all cases, and you will be notified if there is any delay.

Yes — you can obtain documents for any property registered with HM Land Registry in England and Wales. Note that Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate registers (Registers of Scotland and Land & Property Services Northern Ireland respectively) and are not covered by this service.

Restrictive covenants are legally binding obligations that restrict what you can do with a property or land. Common examples include restrictions on building extensions, converting the property into flats, or running a business from the premises. They are recorded in the Title Register and bind not just the current owner but all future owners of the property. If your register mentions restrictive covenants, the full wording is usually found in the deeds referred to in the register.

An easement is a right one property has over another — the most common example being a right of way, which allows a person to pass over land that they do not own. Other easements include rights to run pipes or cables under neighbouring land, or rights to light. Easements are recorded in the Title Register and pass with the land when it is sold.

The price shown in the Title Register is the amount recorded at the time the property was last sold or transferred. If the property has recently changed hands, there can be a delay before HMLR updates the price. In some cases, the recorded price may relate to an earlier sale or a partial transfer and may not reflect the full current market value.

HM Land Registry (HMLR) is a government department of the United Kingdom that registers the ownership of land and property in England and Wales. It maintains a register of over 26 million titles — each one representing a registered piece of land or property. HMLR processes applications to register new ownership, update existing records, add restrictions, and discharge mortgages. UK Land Register is a property administration service and is not affiliated with HM Land Registry.

Your title number can be found on any correspondence from HM Land Registry, on a previous copy of the Title Register, or in your mortgage documentation. If you do not know your title number, you can search by address when ordering documents through this service — the correct title number will be located for you.

A restriction is an entry in the Title Register that limits how the land or property can be dealt with. For example, a common restriction prevents a property from being sold or transferred without the consent of a third party (such as a lender or a management company). Restrictions are registered using Form RX1 and must be complied with in any future transaction. If you need to add or remove a restriction, contact us to discuss the appropriate process.

No — UK Land Register provides fast, reliable support for property documents and applications, handled by experienced specialists. It is a property administration service and is not affiliated with HM Land Registry.