HM Land Registry: digital applications
We’re changing the way we receive and process AP1 applications to update existing titles using the portal.
Applies to England and Wales
We receive most applications to change the register as electronic copies. Customers use our Document Registration Service to upload a pre-completed AP1 along with any supporting documents.
We want to move away from this practise and encourage you to lodge your applications digitally. Digital applications are quicker to process and allow us to check for errors before you submit them.
To create and submit your digital AP1 application, you can use:
- the Digital Registration Service on the portal
- a case management system connected to our Business Gateway platform
See Submit a digital AP1 form to HM Land Registry for more information.
From November 2022 we will no longer accept scanned or PDF copies of AP1s for changes to existing titles using the portal.
Resources
Webinars
View our latest Digital Registration Service webinars.
Brochures
Download our:
Video
Digital Registration Service – making land registration quicker and easier
Roadmap
To see what features and enhancements we’re working on, see our Digital Services Roadmap.
Digital Registration Service
If you use the HM Land Registry portal to upload scanned or PDF AP1 forms, you can submit digital applications using the Digital Registration Service within the HM Land Registry Portal.
If you’re not already a portal user, you can apply to our business e-services.
Business Gateway
If you use a case management system or forms provider, you can submit digital applications using our Business Gateway platform.
If you’re not already a Business Gateway user, email ChannelPartners@landregistry.gov.uk or see HM Land Registry: Business Gateway.
Contact
If you would like to discuss the move to digital applications with us, please email: DRS@landregistry.gov.uk.
Opt out of email
If you do not want to receive emails that are specific to the Digital Registration Service, you can enter your email address to opt out.