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Certified Copies - who can certify?
Certified Copies - who can certify?
Posted
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:13:49 GMT
by
Kenward Crofts
My question is about certified copies of documents.
I am granting 4 new leases of terms greater than 7 years and these will be registered using form AP1. I have drafted the leases myself and am dealing with all aspects of the matter, including helping the tenants with the application for registration. Neither I nor the tenants are employing a solicitor or conveyancer.
The Practice Guides state that only certified copy documents should be submitted (with a few exceptions, none of which apply) and that these will be destroyed after registration.
Can either I (as the landlord) or the Tenants certify the documents as being true copies of the originals?
Also, how do I deal with evidence of identity without using a solicitor or conveyancer?
Thanks.
Posted
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:40:44 GMT
by
Kenward Crofts
My principal query still stands but I now know the answer to the question in my last paragraph.
Posted
Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:46:18 GMT
by
Adam Hookway
Kenward - the person submitting the application can certify the documents as copies
See PG 67 re identity verification guidance -
Practice guide 67: evidence of identity - GOV.UK
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