Buy a Copy of the Title Register
The title register is the ownership record for a registered property or piece of land in England and Wales. It normally shows the registered owner, the property description, the tenure, and any recorded rights, restrictions, covenants and charges. Order a copy for £24.95 and we’ll check the address and deliver it securely as a PDF.
What is the title register?
When property or land in England and Wales is registered, HM Land Registry keeps a record of it called the title register. In plain English, it is the official record of who owns a property and on what terms. Each registered title has its own register and a unique title number.
The register is arranged in three parts:
- Property register — describes the land, refers to the title plan and records rights that benefit the property, such as a right of way over a neighbour’s drive.
- Proprietorship register — names the registered owner, records the class of title and may note the price paid where recorded.
- Charges register — records mortgages, restrictive covenants and other matters that burden the property, where they exist.
When people order the title register
- Checking who owns a property or piece of land
- Reviewing covenants or restrictions before buying, building or extending
- Confirming tenure — freehold or leasehold
- Finding the title number before a legal or planning process
- Checking whether a property has a registered mortgage
- Replacing lost paper deeds with the current registered record
Title register or title plan?
| Title Register | Title Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | The written ownership record | The map of the general extent |
| Owner details | Yes, where recorded | No |
| Rights and covenants | Yes, where recorded | Colour references only |
| Extent of the land | Text description | Map-based, general boundaries |
| Best used | With the title plan | With the title register |
The two documents are designed to be read together. If you want the full picture, the register and plan bundle covers both for one price.
How your order is handled
- You give us the property address, or a description for land without an address.
- A person checks the details and identifies the registered title.
- If more than one title could match — common with flats, garages and parcels of land — we contact you before continuing.
- We retrieve the document and deliver it as a PDF through a secure, expiring link.
What this service does not do
- We do not provide legal advice or interpret the register for you.
- We cannot retrieve a register for unregistered land, because none exists.
- We do not guarantee that every document is suitable as evidence in court or a formal process — that depends on the specific document supplied.
Frequently asked questions
What does the title register show?
The title register normally shows the registered owner, a description of the property, the tenure where recorded, and rights, restrictions, covenants and charges where recorded, together with the title number. The register should be read with the title plan and any referenced filed documents.
Will the register show who owns the property?
Where the property is registered, the proprietorship section of the register normally records the current registered owner. For very recent purchases there can be a delay while HM Land Registry completes registration.
Does the register show mortgages?
The charges register normally records registered mortgages and other financial charges where they exist, usually naming the lender. It does not show balances or repayment details.
Is this an official copy for court use?
Not necessarily. Whether a document is suitable for a legal process depends on the specific document supplied and how it was obtained. If you need a document for court or a formal process, tell us before ordering and take professional advice.
What if the property is not registered?
A small proportion of land in England and Wales is still unregistered, meaning there is no title register to retrieve. If that appears to be the case, we contact you to discuss options, which may include a refund in line with our refund policy.
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