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Posted Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:41:39 GMT by Sophie Rimmer
Hello,

I own my own property with a mortgage (I am the sole owner). I am divorced and want to change the name with land registry title deed back to my maiden name. Nothing else will change. Do I need to complete an ID1 form to confirm my identify or not when completing the AP1 form? 

Also can someone please support in advising what I need to write in box 4 On the AP1 form 

Thankyou 
Posted Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:52:03 GMT by Adam Hookway
Hello Sophie - if you are 'simply' reverting back to your maiden name following a divorce then ID1 is not generally required. It is required though if you have for example changed your name by deed poll, which some people may elect to do for own/other reasons.
The following explains what we require from you

Complete form AP1 to change your name on the proprietorship register. Read the guidance to get help completing form AP1. There is also a "Youtube" video which may assist you.
Panel 4 can be completed to refer to say "Change of name on divorce"

If you want to go back to your previous name, you can send a certified copy of either:

  • the marriage certificate
  • your final order (called decree absolute (for marriages) or dissolution (for civil partnerships) before 6 April 2022), if the process took place in your original name, not the married name
Or you can send a certificate from a solicitor to state that:
  • The person known as (name on the register) is now known as (new name)
There is no fee for this type of application

Where to send your application

HM Land Registry address for applications.

Posted Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:14:27 GMT by Sophie Rimmer

That’s perfect. 
 

thank you so much for your reply it’s been really helpful. 

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