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Land Registry Form ID 1: Explanation of Notarisation – Confirming Your Identity

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What is Form ID1?

The ID1 Form  is a crucial part of a property transaction in the UK that you are involved in. The Land Registry requires it to verify your identity and help prevent property fraud.

Why do I need a Land Registry Form ID1?

HM Land Registry requires identity verification when a private individual involved in a property transaction is not legally represented by a solicitor or conveyancer (e.g., buyer, seller, person transferring land).  The Land Registry requires an independent, authorised professional in your local jurisdiction to do so on the Land Registry’s behalf.

What does “notarisation” mean in this context?

While in the UK the ID1 form can be certified by a solicitor, I will complete the verification process on behalf of the Land Registry as an authorised professional.  In this capacity I act as an official, impartial witness to confirm two key things:

  • That the person signing the Form ID1 is indeed you.
  • That I have inspected your original identification documents and confirmed your likeness from the photograph provided.

I will complete and sign Section B of the form and apply my official seal, which provides a layer of international assurance that the identity check has been properly conducted.

Identification Process

We will identify you through the digital platform Infotrack so that I can satisfy my regulatory and Anti Money Laundering requirements.  This will be an additional disbursement of £15 per person and requires you to upload the relevant identification documents and then complete a verification process with the aid of your mobile phone.  In order to set this up I will need confirmation of the email address and mobile phone number (per person) that I can use for this purpose.

How to complete Form ID1

 

Action Required: Your Steps for Notarisation of Form ID1

1. Complete Section A of the HM Land Registry Form ID1 (link to external website gov.uk guidance page) but please note – do not sign it yet.
 
2. Complete the identification process through the digital platform.
 
3. Gather required documents for your appointment with the Notary Public:
  • The partially completed Form ID1.
  • One recent, passport-sized colour photograph of yourself (printed on photographic paper).
  • Your original primary photographic identification (e.g., a valid passport or driving licence).
  • Original proof of your current address (e.g., a bank statement or utility bill dated within the last 3 months).
4. Arrange an appointment with Arg-Notary
 
5. At the appointment, I will:
  • Witness you signing the form.
  • Inspect your documents.
  • Complete and sign Section B, including signing across the back of your photograph and affixing my official seal.
6. Return the original, fully completed and notarised Form ID1 together with any other documents you may have to the Land Registry immediately. The form is only valid for three months from the date of notarisation.
 
Following these steps ensures that the Land Registry will accept your identity verification without query, preventing delays in your property transaction. You can download the official Land Registry forms directly from GOV.UK.
 
Please ensure you have all the necessary documents ready for your Notary Public appointment, as incomplete forms will cause delays.

 

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Do you require certified copies of essential documents for legal, professional, or official use?
Our Notary Public provides fast, reliable, and legally recognised certification services.

We can certify your documents as:

 

  • “Certified True Copy of the Original”
  • “Certified True Copy of the Original and that the photo is a true likeness”

Variations to the wording are possible subject to the specific requirements.  For example you may only have an electronic version of a proof of address.  Under certain circumstances I can certify an electronically downloaded document and state the following: 

  • “Certified True Copy of an Electronic Original”

Commonly Certified Documents:

  • Passports and ID cards
  • Academic certificates and qualifications
  • Utility bills and proof of address
 

Why choose ARG Notary Limited?

  • Legally Compliant: Our certifications meet the requirements of UK authorities, including the Home Office, HM Land Registry, and professional bodies.
  • Fast & Efficient: We offer same-day appointments and quick turnaround times.
  • International Recognition: If required, we can arrange notarisation and apostille services for documents intended for use abroad.

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