Deed signing and witness page
A deed in England and Wales must make clear it is meant to be a deed, be signed the way the law requires, and be delivered (Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989, s.1). Attach the block you need to the end of the document. The document itself should say it is executed as a deed.
Document being signed
Title
Property Title number
Block A — one person signing, with a witness
SIGNED AS A DEED by in the presence of the witness below.
Signature
Witness signature
Witness full name
Witness address
Witness occupation (optional)
Block B — a company, two authorised signatories
EXECUTED AS A DEED by company number , acting by two authorised signatories (Companies Act 2006, s.44(2)(a)).
Signature of director
Name
Signature of director or secretary
Name and role
Block C — a company, one director with a witness
EXECUTED AS A DEED by company number , acting by a director, , in the presence of the witness below (Companies Act 2006, s.44(2)(b)).
Signature of director
Witness signature
Witness full name
Witness address
Notes on the witness
- An adult who is not a party to the deed and has no interest in it.
- Choose someone independent. HM Land Registry advises against a family member or partner.
- The witness must be physically present and see the signature. Video witnessing is not accepted for deeds sent to HM Land Registry.
- Where a document has its own prescribed signature wording (for example a transfer of registered land), use that instead.
- A deed takes effect when delivered. Date it only once everyone has signed. If a solicitor is involved, let them date and deliver it.
Self-help template, not legal advice. Not drafted by a solicitor or an attorney. A solicitor should check the document, and how it is signed, before anyone relies on it.