Guidance

Withdrawal of Direction 3: Documents to be delivered with a first registration application

Updated 1 October 2024

Applies to England and Wales

Direction given under section 100(4) of the Land Registration Act 2002 and  rule 24 of the Land Registration Rules 2003

On behalf of the Chief Land Registrar I direct, under section 100(4) of the Land Registration Act 2002 and rule 24(1) of the Land Registration Rules 2003, as follows:

  • Direction 3, dated 1 January 2021, relating to documents to be delivered with a first registration application, shall be withdrawn at 00:01 hours on 1 October 2024.

At that time and date, the ability to lodge applications for first registration supported by certified copies as provided for in the Direction dated 1 January 2021 will end.

Nicola Muir
Deputy Director, Central Legal Services
Dated: 26 September 2024