The Use of Land Registry ID1 Form – An Overview

Posted by Julie Scott on May 10th, 2023

It is critical to verify the identities of all parties involved in real estate transactions to protect against property and identity theft, as land and possessions are typically our most treasured assets.

When purchasing or selling a property, individuals without legal representation must complete an id1 form to have their identity verified by Land Registry.

Responsibility for these identity checks lies with the accredited conveyancing solicitor.

ID1 Form Explained

When individuals involved in a property transaction, otherwise known as a transfer of equity, opt to proceed without the help of legal representation, Land Registry requires them to complete an id1 form to verify their identity. This mandatory formality is in place for those who prefer to take the private route.

When Do You Need To Complete An ID1 Form?

Each party with an investment in the transaction or property and who does not have a lawyer or conveyancer representing them must fill out an ID1 form and include valid identification to verify their form.

Anyone applying on behalf of someone participating in the real estate dealer who is neither a conveyancer nor a party must submit an ID1 form.

Anyone involved in any of the following types of property transactions must submit an ID1 form:

• transfer of mortgage or land
• transfer, surrender, or lease,
• registering, releasing, or discharging a mortgage,
• discharge of land
• change of name
• change of address

Validity of ID1 form

To avoid having to start the ID1 form process over again with all parties, one should wait to sign the form until near the conclusion of the property transaction - no more than three months before the exchange of contracts. Beyond this period, the signed form will no longer be valid, and the procedure must be done anew.

Exceptions allowed for ID1 Form

Transactions with a land value lower than £6,000.00 require a certificate or valuation from a certified professional, like a surveyor to be submitted in place of an ID1 form. Any additional documents required must be obtainable from a qualified individual.

An individual can get his identification attested by a Chartered Legal Executive, a conveyancing solicitor, or Land Registry. Land Registry does not levy any charges for their services. However, a solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive may impose a fee.

While a solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive is selected to attest to identification, Land Registry will authenticate documentation when an application for registration is placed, and parties involved with an ID1 form must be present simultaneously.

Land Registry ID verification requires two passport-sized photos taken within the past three months and endorsed by a lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, or Land Registry. Along with that, one copy of the picture should be kept by the certifier, should Land Registry ever contact them to double-check that they completed the ID1 form and affirmed your identity.

All necessary signatures acquired, and all IDs authenticated - the ID1 form can now be submitted to the Land Registry. The submitter must ensure that all involved parties, including themselves, have fully completed and verified their form.