How to Get HM Land Registry Title Register Online
A complete step-by-step guide to ordering your official title register from HM Land Registry via the GOV.UK service—including costs, what you get, and how to use it for property research or conveyancing.
Service: Search for land and property information (GOV.UK)
Title register: £7 to download (or free property summary)
Title plan: £7 to download
Coverage: England & Wales only (Scotland and Northern Ireland use different registers)
You need: Email address and debit or credit card; an account is required to buy documents.
What is the HM Land Registry title register?
The title register (sometimes called the “title deeds” or “register of title”) is the official record of who owns a property and what rights or restrictions affect it. HM Land Registry keeps this for almost all property in England and Wales. When you order the title register online, you get a PDF that typically includes the owner’s name, the title number, whether there’s a mortgage, details of easements and restrictive covenants, and often the price paid when the property was last sold.
Whether you’re a buyer checking a property, an investor researchingarea insightsor a homeowner verifying your own details, the title register is the authoritative source. You can complement it with other tools like ourprice paid dataandhouse price indexfor a fuller picture of the market.
What you can get online (free summary vs paid documents)
The official GOV.UK service lets you get three types of information:
- Property summary (free) — Includes tenure type, property description, address, and whether there are easements or restrictive covenants (but not the full wording). Good for a quick check.
- Title register (£7) — Full official copy: owner, title number, mortgage, covenants, easements, and often the last sale price. This is what most people mean when they say “get the title register online”.
- Title plan (£7) — Map showing the property’s location and general boundaries. Often bought together with the title register.
If you need a certified official copy (e.g. for court or legal proof), those are sent by post and cost £11 per document— they cannot be downloaded online. For most research and conveyancing purposes, the £7 downloadable version is sufficient.
Step-by-step: How to get the HM Land Registry title register online
Step 1: Go to the official GOV.UK service
Open GOV.UK – Search for land and property information. This is the only official way to order the title register online for England and Wales. Bookmark it to avoid copycat sites. Click “Start now” to enter the search service.
Step 2: Search for the property
You can search by:
- Postcode (e.g. SW1A 1AA)
- Full address
- Title number (if you already have it)
Enter the details and select the correct property from the results. If you’re exploring by location, ourmap searchcan help you find addresses and postcodes before you search the Land Registry.
Step 3: Choose what to get — summary, title register, or title plan
Once the property is found, you’ll see options to:
- View or download the free property summary
- Buy the title register (£7)
- Buy the title plan (£7)
For ownership, mortgage, covenants, and price-paid info, choose the title register. Add the title plan if you need the boundary map. You can get both in one go.
Step 4: Create an account (if buying) and pay
To buy the title register or title plan, you must create an account on the service. You’ll need:
- A valid email address
- A debit or credit card
Complete the payment (£7 per document). You can then download your PDF(s) straight away. Keep the email confirmation for your records.
Step 5: Download and use your title register
Open the PDF from your account or the link in the email. The title register is usually a few pages. Use it to verify ownership, check for mortgages and covenants, and see the last sale price. For deeper property research, combine it withcomprehensive postcode reports,EPC data, andcrime databy postcode.
How much does it cost?
As of 2025, the GOV.UK service charges:
- Property summary: Free
- Title register (download): £7
- Title plan (download): £7
- Official copies (posted): £11 per document—for when you need a certified copy for legal use.
Prices are set by HM Land Registry and may change; always check theofficial GOV.UK pagefor current fees.
Scotland and Northern Ireland
HM Land Registry’s online service covers England and Wales only. For Scotland use the Registers of Scotland (ROS). For Northern Ireland use the Land Registry for Northern Ireland. The steps and documents are different there; this guide is for the England and Wales service only.
Why get the title register?
Homebuyers and solicitors use it to confirm ownership, check mortgages and charges, and read covenants and easements before exchanging. Investors use it alongsideproperty valueandrental yield toolsto assess risk and title clarity. Landlords and agents use it to verify who owns a property. Getting the title register online is quick, official, and relatively cheap—ideal for pre-offer checks and due diligence.
Where our property data comes from
At Postcode Insights we use official sources including HM Land Registry for market and transaction data. If you want to see how we use Land Registry and other government data, read ourdata sourcespage. For the actual legal title register document, always order it from the official GOV.UK service described in this guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get the title register for any property?
Yes. You can search and order the title register for any property in England and Wales, even if you don’t own it. It’s public information once you pay the fee.
How long does it take?
The downloadable title register and title plan are available immediately after payment. Official copies sent by post usually arrive within a few working days.
Is the £7 document the same as the “official copy”?
The £7 download is an official copy of the register that you can use for most purposes. The £11 “official copy” is a certified copy sent by post, required when you need to prove ownership in court or for certain legal procedures.
Do I need a solicitor to get the title register?
No. Anyone can order it online via GOV.UK. Conveyancers and solicitors often order it as part of a purchase, but you can do it yourself for research or peace of mind.
After you’ve got your title register, use Postcode Insights to dig deeper: area demographics, sold prices, house price index, crime, EPC, and more—all by postcode.