Help with AP1 form · HM Land Registry

Posted Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:01:31 GMT by John March

Dealing with AS1 and AP1 forms to transfer a piece of small land adjacent to my business premises which was solely registered in my father's name. Father now deceased willing it to me.  I am not an executor to the will. 3 other family members are.  Conveyancer not involved, very minimal monitory value to the land.  Completing AS1 form done without any trouble, but a bit stuck with AP1 form.  AP1 guidance says they'll only deal with one person. I'd be grateful if you'd provide clarification to the following please. AP panel 6 - The applicant - Do we enter all 3 executors names here?  AP panel 7 - One executor can send the application to the land registry with their details? AP panel 14- Do I have to enter names of all 3 executors (as transferor) and my name also (as the transferee) in this column?  As the transferee, do I also need to send evidence of identity?  AP panel 15 - Can one of the executors be the applicant?  Also, do I need to send the registered title to the land and the plant that comes with it as evidence? Together with other required evidence such as the grant of probate etc.  Many Thanks

Posted Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:19:31 GMT by Adam Hookway

John - panel 6 is the name(s) of the person(s) to appear on the register as the legal owner(s) once updated Panel 7 - name(s) of person(s) actually submitting the application and to whom we will return confirmation/copy of updated register Panel 14 - yes Panel 15 - signed and dated by the same person(s) as panel 7. Can be just one person  We need forms AS1, AP1 plus certified copy of probate. And identity verification ID1/ID3 for transferors and transferee as appropriate if value of land is over £6K Here's our generic response to enquiries re transferring land from a deceased sole owner Land registration is complex, designed to protect legal and financial interests in property. There can be significant consequences for any error. Please consider seeking legal representation. Before making an application without legal representation, it is important to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-an-application-without-legal-representation">consider the benefits of using a conveyancer.</a> On the death of the sole owner of a property, the property can be left to others, known as beneficiaries. The transfer of ownership can happen in several ways, and we will require a formal application to update our records. The YouTube video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARyku6fmRtw">What to do when the sole owner of a property dies</a> explains the process. 1. Document to be lodged with your application We will always require a certified copy of one of the following documents issued in the United Kingdom: <ul> <li> a grant of probate </li> <li> letters of administration </li> <li> a court order </li> </ul> To certify that a copy of a document is a true copy of the original please write: “I certify this to be a true copy of the original dated…… signed (in wet ink)……Name printed)……………. Address…………….date………….” on the face of the copied document. You must not certify a copy of a document to be a true copy of the original, if you know that this is untrue. If you dishonestly give information or make a statement that you know is untrue or misleading, you may commit the offence of fraud under section 1 of the Fraud Act 2006 for which you may be prosecuted. The YouTube video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJe9Un0YFKE&list=PLrY9B8h0rdXgt6Dsp0vZGs6dOgPhb-wRK&index=21">How to certify a document for HM Land Registry</a> may assist you. You can contact <a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/probate-enquiries">HM Revenue Customs (HMRC)</a> for advice on probate. If issued outside of the UK a grant of probate or letters of administration do not allow the personal representative to deal with land in the United Kingdom. You will need to: <ul> <li> have the foreign grant resealed or </li> <li> make a full application for a grant of representation by the probate court </li> </ul> 2. Evidence of identity is required for all parties to the transaction Unless all parties are represented by a conveyancer, we will require evidence of identity for everyone involved in the transaction. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evidence-of-identity-conveyancers" target=_blank>Practice guide 67: evidence of identity</a> explains the options available. The YouTube videos <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkAbszu0P6A&list=PLrY9B8h0rdXgt6Dsp0vZGs6dOgPhb-wRK&index=13">How to Complete Form ID1</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyvZlmTzFYY&list=PLrY9B8h0rdXgt6Dsp0vZGs6dOgPhb-wRK&index=7">How to complete form ID3</a> may assist you. 3. Transferring ownership of the Property <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/devolution-on-the-death-of-a-registered-proprietor/practice-guide-6-devolution-on-the-death-of-a-registered-proprietor">Practice guide 6: devolution on the death of a registered proprietor - GOV.UK</a> explains the different applications that can be lodged with us to transfer the legal ownership of the property currently registered in the name of the deceased. To transfer the property to a beneficiary or beneficiaries The YouTube video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzXrf5y-b9w&t=392s">How to assent a property to someone named in a will</a> explains the process. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/whole-of-registered-title-assent-as1/guidance-how-to-complete-form-as1">Guidance: how to complete form AS1 - GOV.UK</a> explains how to complete the form <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/whole-of-registered-title-assent-as1">Whole of registered title: assent (AS1) - GOV.UK</a>. The YouTube video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sy3ClOnlyU">How to Complete Form AS1</a> may assist you. If only part of the registered property is being transferred to the beneficiary we will require a form <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/part-of-registered-title-assent-as3">Part of registered title: assent (AS3) - GOV.UK</a>. OR To transfer the property to a personal representative The YouTube video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ly7176_lpQ">How to register a personal representative as property owner</a> explains the process. If beneficiaries have been left part of the property and are buying the remainder of the registered property, then a form <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-titles-whole-transfer-tr1">Registered title(s): whole transfer (TR1) - GOV.UK</a> is required. If beneficiaries have been left only part of the registered property, then a form <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-titles-part-transfer-tp1">Registered title(s): part transfer (TP1) - GOV.UK</a> is required. 4. Application Form <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/change-the-register-ap1/guidance-completing-form-ap1">Guidance: completing form AP1 - GOV.UK</a> explains how to complete the form <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/change-the-register-ap1">Change the register (AP1) - GOV.UK</a> which is required in addition to a form AS1, AS3, TR1 or TP1. There is also a YouTube video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMFQaGZYgBA">How to Complete Form AP1</a> which may assist you. 5. The fee payable The fee payable under the current Land Registration Fee Order is shown in <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees">HM Land Registry: Registration Services fees - GOV.UK</a> and should be included with the application. HM Land Registry address for applications Your application should contain a document or form from each of the sections 1 to 4 above, together with the fee as referred to in section 5. Please send your application to the relevant address shown in <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-address-for-applications#standard-addresses">HM Land Registry address for applications.</a>

Posted Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:13:01 GMT by John March

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Posted Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:25:15 GMT by John March

Thank you very much for the prompt reply Adam. Much appreciated.  Still a bit confused over panel 6 & 7. You stated,  " Panel 6- name(s) of the person(s) to appear on the register as the legal owner(s) once updated. That would be my name. Panel 7 - Can I also be the person sending the application?  even though I am not an executor to the will?  Panel 15 - As the applicant (and if I give my details in panel 7), can I sign here as well? We are sending the completed AS1 form with all executors signatures and ID1 forms. Apologies, but even after reading the guidance, just not clear the extent of the executors involvement in the AP form and if they have to sign anywhere on the AP 1 form at all.    Thanks again.

Posted Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:36:31 GMT by Adam Hookway

John - all correctly understood as you have stated. The key thing here is that whoever is submitting the application form (AP1) completes and signs it.  The executors must execute the form AS1 but they don't have to have any role re the form AP1 unless they are actually submitting the application itself  As you are making the application then add your details to panel 7 and 15 with regards you applying to update the register Panel 6 should also refer to you and your full name as it is you who will become the new registered legal owner

Posted Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:07:30 GMT by John March

I understand now. Many thanks. 