1. I want a copy of my house deeds
Most homes in England and Wales are registered with HM Land Registry. For a registered property, the "deeds" that matter are the title register (who owns it, and any mortgages or rights) and the title plan (the boundaries on a map).
- Download both from HM Land Registry for a small fee. Use Search property information on GOV.UK.
- Paper deeds from before registration may still be with you, your solicitor or your old lender. GOV.UK explains how to find copies of older deeds.
- Beware of sites that charge much more than the Land Registry for the same document.
2. I want to transfer or give away a house
Ownership changes with a Land Registry transfer deed. The forms are free on GOV.UK. Search for the form name there.
- TR1: transfer of a whole registered property (selling, or gifting to family, for example).
- TP1: transfer of part of a property (a strip of garden, for example).
- AS1: an executor or personal representative passing a property to someone who inherits it.
- AP1: the application that sends the signed transfer to the Land Registry so the register is updated.
A transfer can have tax, mortgage and inheritance consequences. If there is a mortgage, money changing hands, or any doubt, use a solicitor or licensed conveyancer.
3. I need to sign a deed with a witness
The UK has no US-style notary for ordinary property deeds. A deed is signed in front of an independent adult witness, who then signs and prints their name and address.
Free printable deed signing & witness page → It has blocks for a person or a company, plus witness notes. The Land Registry forms above carry their own signature wording, so use that wording when signing them.
Running a block of flats or a shared estate?
Deeds of covenant, management company papers and resident forms are what our packs cover. See Deeds or the packs.
Self-help guide, not legal advice. Not written by a solicitor or an attorney. Check fees and current forms on GOV.UK, and take advice before transferring property. UK Property Docs is not connected to HM Land Registry or the UK government.