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Official form & guidance: Form ID1 (Verify identity: citizen) →
In short
Form ID1 is HM Land Registry’s identity-verification form, required when a party to a registered land transaction is not represented by a solicitor or licensed conveyancer. You complete your details, then have your identity verified by a conveyancer, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Probate Practitioner, who checks two prescribed original documents (one proving identity, one proving address), confirms they match you, and signs, dates and stamps the form. You then attach the completed ID1 to your AP1 application. Verification can be in person or remote — a conveyancer can verify you by online video call (certified on form ID5), and HM Land Registry also accepts verification under its digital identity standard. eLitigant’s Chris drafts this for you to a professional standard — you check, sign and file.
① Draft it from scratch
Chris drafts your ID1 pre-filled with your details and the verifier’s prompts, plus a clear instruction sheet to take to your verification meeting.
② Check the draft you’ve written
Already started your ID1 or conveyancing pack? Upload it and Chris reviews it against the prescribed categories before you submit.
③ Buying, selling or gifting — get it ready
Tell Chris your situation and it drafts the correct form — ID1, ID2 for companies, or ID3 for verification by a non-conveyancer professional — and your AP1 pack.
If you are selling or buying without a conveyancer, HM Land Registry needs proof you are who you say you are. Form ID1 is that proof. A conveyancer verifies your identity — in person or by video call — checks two documents, and signs the form. Your conveyancing is unblocked.
DIY conveyancing reality: Chris drafts what solicitors bill £1,200–£2,500 for. You complete the searches, check the title, and sign off the transfer. HM Land Registry accepts correctly drafted forms — from a litigant as readily as from a solicitor.
A solicitor would charge £1,000–£2,000 for this work — Chris drafts it.
When ID1 is required
Any party to a registered land transaction who is not represented by a solicitor or licensed conveyancer. Applies to:
- Unrepresented buyers
- Unrepresented sellers
- Unrepresented donors or donees in gift transactions
- Unrepresented joint proprietors removing or adding a name
Who can be your verifier
Section B of form ID1 must be completed by one of the following (they may charge a fee for the service):
- A conveyancer (solicitor or licensed conveyancer)
- A Chartered Legal Executive
- A Licensed Probate Practitioner (regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers)
Verification can happen in person, by online video call (the conveyancer certifies it on form ID5), or under HM Land Registry’s digital identity standard (Section C of the form).
Prefer a non-conveyancer professional? That is a different form — ID3 — which can be completed by a medical doctor, dentist, chartered or certified accountant, regulated financial adviser, Member of Parliament or Member of the Senedd. The ID3 conditions are strict: you and the verifier must each hold a current full UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man passport, must have known each other for at least a year, must not be related, and must not be involved in the same transaction.
The documents you need
Two from the prescribed list, one from each category:
- Identity — passport, photocard driving licence, national identity card, armed forces ID
- Address — recent utility bill, bank statement, council tax bill, tenancy agreement
Exact criteria on the form; take originals to the verification meeting.
Let Chris draft your conveyancing pack
Transfer deed, Land Registry application, identity panel, SDLT return, TA6/TA7/TA10 replies. Chris drafts the pack; you upload evidence, sign, and post. The registrar sees a compliant application.
The verification meeting
- Meet the verifier in person, or by online video call — the conveyancer certifies a video verification on form ID5
- Bring originals of the two documents
- Verifier examines documents, confirms they match you
- Verifier completes ID1, signs, dates, attaches their professional stamp or details
- You attach ID1 to your AP1 submission
ID2 for companies / ID3 for other professionals
A parallel form exists for corporate parties (ID2). ID3 is the certificate used when a non-conveyancer professional (a medical doctor, dentist, chartered or certified accountant, regulated financial adviser, MP or Member of the Senedd) verifies an individual’s identity — under strict conditions: both of you must hold current full UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man passports, have known each other for at least a year, not be related, and not be involved in the same transaction. Chris drafts the correct form for your situation.
Common errors
- Verifier does not meet prescribed category
- Documents out of date (must be recent)
- Photo ID mismatches address ID
- Signature missing
- Professional stamp missing where required
Related Court Forms & Guides
- Form N260: Statement of Costs — the costs schedule used at summary assessment.
- Form N244: Application Notice — the form for interim applications.
- Start a Money Claim Online (OCMC) — where most civil money claims begin.
- Particulars of Claim — setting out the basis of your claim.
- Civil Court Forms Index — every civil court form guide in one place.
Can Chris help with ID1?
Yes. Chris prepares ID1 pre-filled with your details, the verifier’s prompts, and a clear instruction sheet. You take it to your conveyancer — or have them verify you by online video call — they verify, stamp, sign. You attach to AP1 and submit.
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ID1 is the small form that unblocks the transaction. Get it right first time.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Form ID1 required?
ID1 is required for any party to a registered land transaction who is not represented by a solicitor or licensed conveyancer. This includes unrepresented buyers, sellers, donors or donees in gift transactions, and joint proprietors removing or adding a name.
Who can act as my verifier?
For form ID1 your verifier must be a conveyancer (solicitor or licensed conveyancer), a Chartered Legal Executive, or a Licensed Probate Practitioner regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers — they may charge a fee. If you would rather use another professional (a medical doctor, dentist, chartered or certified accountant, regulated financial adviser, MP or Member of the Senedd), that route uses form ID3 instead: both you and the verifier must hold current full UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man passports, have known each other for at least a year, not be related, and not be involved in the same transaction.
What documents do I need to take?
Two documents from the prescribed list, one from each category: an identity document (such as a passport, photocard driving licence, national identity card or armed forces ID) and an address document (such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, council tax bill or tenancy agreement). Take the originals to the meeting and check the exact criteria on the current form.
Can ID1 be verified remotely?
Yes — a conveyancer can verify your identity by online video call and certify it on form ID5, and HM Land Registry also accepts verification under its digital identity standard (Section C of the form). Otherwise you meet the verifier in person: they examine your original documents, confirm they match you, then complete, sign and date the form and add their professional stamp or details.
What about companies, or using form ID3?
ID2 is the parallel form for corporate parties. ID3 is the certificate for verification by a non-conveyancer professional (doctor, dentist, chartered or certified accountant, regulated financial adviser, MP or Member of the Senedd) — both parties must hold current full UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man passports and have known each other for at least a year. Chris drafts the correct form for your situation.
What are the common errors to avoid?
The most frequent problems are: the verifier not meeting a prescribed category, documents being out of date, the photo ID not matching the address ID, a missing signature, or a missing professional stamp where one is required.
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Related guides: Form N244: Application Notice · Form N260: Statement of Costs · Particulars of Claim · All civil court forms