AP1 and ID verification

I (LH) joint own a property with my ex-husband (EV). As part of the divorce, I (LH) am transferring my half of the property to him (EV) for an agreed sum of money, as per the Consent Order. Neither of us are represented by a conveyancer. I have a few queries about the forms we need to complete, as follows:<br> &#160; <ol> <li>Do we need to complete both forms AP1 and TR1 (whole title transfer as part of divorce)?</li> <li>As there is no conveyancer involved, a&#160;charterer accountant has agreed to verify our ID. I understand we will need to complete Form ID3. Do we also need to complete Section A, B1 and B3 of Form ID1?</li> <li>Is the following correct for forms AP1 and TR1? - LH is the transferor. EV is both the transferor and transferee. EV is also the Applicant.</li> <li>For the purposes of form AP1 panel 4, how is the price/value calculated - (a) the whole (100% of) property value, (b) the 50% being transferred, or (c) the sum of money being paid by the transferee (EV)?</li> <li>Can you confirm which LR Fee Scale we need to use,&#160;and how the amount/value is calculated (same as above question)?</li> </ol>

Hi L H - the key thing to understand is that the legal ownership (registered title) can only ever be transferred as a whole. You can't transfer a share even though it seems or feels like that's what you are doing.<br> 1) Yes as AP1 is the application form and TR1 is the legal deed (transfer) - the 2 of you are transferring the WHOLE to just EV<br> 2) If you are not using form ID1/conveyancer then ID3/others as listed can be used -&#160;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evidence-of-identity-conveyancers">Evidence of identity (PG67) - GOV.UK</a>&#160;. ID3 stands alone so form ID1 is not involved/completed&#160;<br> 3) LH and EV are the Transferors. EV is the transferee and applicant (panel 6 of the form AP1)<br> 4) and 5) Panel 4 should refer to Transfer 2 to 1 - Full market value £X - fee payable under Scale 2 on half the current market value&#160;<br> <br> Please do read the guidance on how to complete the forms and extra online guidance where needed <p>Application form in Form&#160;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/change-the-register-ap1">AP1</a>.This&#160;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/change-the-register-ap1/guidance-completing-form-ap1">guidance</a>&#160;will help you complete this form correctly.&#160;There is also a &quot;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRiIDIcq50Q&amp;list=PLrY9B8h0rdXgt6Dsp0vZGs6dOgPhb-wRK&amp;index=11">Youtube</a>&quot; video which may assist you.</p> <p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-titles-whole-transfer-tr1">Form TR1</a>&#160;should be used where the whole of the land or property is being transferred (including shares in the property).&#160;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-titles-whole-transfer-tr1/guidance-completing-form-tr1-for-the-transfer-of-registered-property">Guidance</a>&#160;is available to help you complete the Form TR1 correctly&#160;there is also a&#160;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ5T5RqfIMg">&quot;YouTube&quot;</a>&#160;video on completion of TR1 which may assist you.&#160;</p> <p>Even if no money is changing hands, you should contact HMRC and check your responsibilities in respect of&#160;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/stamp-duty-land-tax">Stamp Duty Land Tax (England) or Land Transaction Tax (Wales)</a>. HMRC will provide you with a &quot;Land Transaction Return Certificate&quot;&#160;or submission receipt which should be sent to us with your application.</p> <p>You may also wish to read our Blog on &quot;<a href="https://hmlandregistry.blog.gov.uk/2014/02/24/conveyancing-solicitor-or-diy/">Conveyancing: solicitor or DIY</a>&quot;&#160;for further information.</p> <p>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&#160;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-an-application-without-legal-representation">consider the benefits of using a conveyancer.</a><br> <br> <strong>Where to send your application:</strong></p> <p><u><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-address-for-applications#standard-addresses">HM Land Registry address for applications.</a></u></p>

Hello Adam, I have read the guidance but parts of it aren't entirely clear, so thank you for these clarifications and the quick response. Just to confirm I have understood correctly:<br> &#160; <ol> <li>I do not need ID1 form at all, just ID3 (one form for each of us)?</li> <li>If we are <strong>not </strong>submitting ID1, does this mean we <strong>do not need </strong>to attach a passport photograph (only a photocopy of our passport details page for ID3)?</li> <li>On form AP1 panel 4, do you mean that we should write &quot;Transfer 2 to 1&quot; under 'Applications in priority order' column?</li> </ol>

<p>To add further context, there is no outstanding mortgage on the property. But EV will be taking out a new mortgage (sole) in order to pay me (LH) the agreed sum of money. Does this change anything with respect to forms AP1 and TR1?</p>

Laura H - yes to 1, 2 and 3<br> Re the 'new' mortgage IF that's being applied for at same time then it will impact and you will probably find the lender insists that you use a conveyancer

<p>Hello Adam, thank you for your reply and helpful information. I should clarify that a conveyancer is dealing with the mortgage but we are filing Land Registry (for deed transfer, as above) to save on costs. The conveyancer is aware of this.</p> <p>Does that change anything in regards to how we fill in forms AP1, TR1 and ID3?</p>

Hello Laura - no, just change anything but I was concerned that you might be doing this all yourself only to find the lender said No, you can't do it yourself. I assume there will be two separate applications as in one to transfer as submitted by you and one to mortgage as submitted by the conveyancer.&#160;<br> But not an issue for us either way - simply me flagging a possible issue