HM Land Registry produces a number of proforma documents to use in conveyancing transactions. Some are prescribed, others are merely recommended (but generally more reliable than freehand alternatives). The forms are designed to simply the registration process by making it more uniform, but that only works if the forms are completed correctly. This guide will help you to decide what to put where and avoid mistakes that can cause errors or delays.
RX3;
RX3
Link to form on gov.uk: Land Registry form RX3
| 1 | Local authority serving the property | Take this from the official copy of register of title at the start of the Property Register, for example if it says West Yorkshire : Leeds then enter Leeds |
| 2 | Title number of the property | The title number, from the official copy of register of title |
| 3 | Property | The address of the property (as per the Property Register) |
| 4 | Application and fee | The application is "cancellation of restriction" and is pre-populated. There is no fee |
| 5 | The applicant | This will be your client if you are a conveyancer, or you if you are representing yourself |
| 6 | The application is sent to Land Registry by | This will be your details if you are a conveyancer or else you if you are representing yourself. If you are not a conveyancer (or you are but do not have a Land Registry business e-services account) then you will not have a key number and you can leave this blank. |
| 7 | Documents lodged with this form | Any supporting evidence that shows why the restriction should be cancelled such as statements of truth, certificates or statutory declarations |
| 8 | Application | Do not alter any of the pre-populated text. Enter the date of the restriction and the name(s) of the beneficiary(ies) or, if the restriction does not explicitly name a beneficiary (for example a form A or a form LL do not) then enter "no named beneficiary". Check the appropriate box. If the restriction is in the Proprietorship Register it is the first box (if you are attempting to register transfer of whole) or the 2nd box (transfer of part). If it is in the Charges Register it's the 3rd box and you will need to enter the charge details. |
| 9 | State why the restriction is no longer required | If you are including supporting evidence, which might be an ST5 or some other evidence that explains why the interest that the restriction protects has come to an end, then you may simply say "see the enclosed .....". Otherwise, explain why the interest has come to an end. In most cases you will need to produce evidence. |
| 10 | Signature of the applicant or their conveyancer | Either the conveyancer or the applicant should sign here and date the form. |
Completing form ST5
