Land Registry ID1 identity verification, online
Making an application to HM Land Registry without a conveyancer? The Notary verifies your identity by video and certifies form ID1, for £195 plus VAT per person.
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At a glance
- HM Land Registry form ID1Your identity verified and form ID1 certified, £195 plus VAT per person.
- Online, nationwideBy video call from anywhere in England and Wales. No need to travel to an office.
- Book online 24/7Choose your time and pay when you book. The completed form is ready to send with your application.
- For each personEvery individual who is not using a conveyancer needs their own ID1.
Fixed fee, paid when you book. Each person needs their own ID1.
- Transfers between family members
- Removing a mortgage or charge
- Registering a property yourself
- Transfers of equity
- Changes to the register
What form ID1 is and when you need it
HM Land Registry needs to be sure of the identity of anyone who sends it an application without a conveyancer acting for them: for example, transferring a property between family members, removing a mortgage, or registering land yourself. Each individual must complete form ID1, and their identity must be verified and the form certified by a conveyancer or another qualified professional.
HM Land Registry says the form must be signed and dated no more than three months before the application is lodged, with a recent passport-size photograph. The Notary checks your identity documents, verifies you, and completes and signs the certifier’s sections of the form, so your application is not held up by a requisition.
How it works
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Book online
Choose a time, 24/7. Each person needing an ID1 books their own slot, or we see joint owners together.
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Send us your documents
Email a copy of your passport or photo driving licence, a proof of address and your photograph before the appointment. We tell you exactly what is needed.
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Verified by video
The Notary checks your identity against your original documents on a video call and confirms the details on the form.
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Form ID1 completed
The Notary completes and signs the certifier’s sections.
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Sent to you
Ready to lodge with your application. Next-day UK delivery £25 per order if you need the original posted.
The fee you are quoted is the fee you pay
ID1 verification
| HM Land Registry ID1 identity verificationper person, online by video | £195 |
|---|---|
| Next-day UK deliveryper order | £25 |
Plus VAT.
Other property services
| Statutory declaration, in personper document, for example for adverse possession or a lost deed | £135 |
|---|---|
| Property power of attorneyper document | £135 |
| Mobile Notary at your home or office, Central Londonfirst document; £150 each additional | £350 |
Plus VAT.
Can it be done online?
Yes. ID1 verification is carried out by video for individuals anywhere in England and Wales.
If you live outside the UK, HM Land Registry has separate rules for overseas certifiers. Tell us where you are and we confirm the right route before you pay.
Sending us an original
Post it, send it by courier or hand-deliver it to Fox Court, 14 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8HN, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. We recommend a tracked service.
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Land Registry ID1
Anything else? Email team@internationalnotary.co.uk or call 020 3488 4195. WhatsApp is also available.
Who needs form ID1?
Any individual who sends an application to HM Land Registry, or is a party to it, without a conveyancer acting for them. Companies use form ID2 instead.
How long is the ID1 valid?
HM Land Registry says it must be signed and dated no more than three months before the application is lodged, so book shortly before you are ready to send it.
Do joint owners each need one?
Yes. Each individual needs their own form ID1. Joint owners can be seen at the same appointment; the fee is per person.
Do I need a photograph?
Yes: a passport-size photograph taken within the last three months, with your face clearly visible. We tell you how to send it before the call.
Do you act for me on the transaction?
No. The Notary verifies your identity and certifies form ID1. The application itself is yours, or your adviser’s.
Do you work with conveyancers and estate agents?
Yes. Firms that need clients or counterparties verified can register with us for a named Notary and a reply within one hour in office hours.
How do I get the finished document back?
Collect it from our Gray’s Inn Road office, or choose next-day UK delivery for £25 plus VAT per order. International courier is quoted in writing. E-apostilles are emailed.
What if I need to cancel?
Please see clause 14 of our Terms of Business. Read the Terms of Business.
Sources and checks
Last checked: 9 November 2026. HM Land Registry: completing forms ID1 and ID2.
Requirements are set by the receiving organisation and the issuing authority. We confirm the route for your document before you pay.
Ready to send your application?
Book your ID1 verification online now, or ask us first. We reply within one hour in office hours.