Search for local land charges

Before you start check that your search area is on this register.

Use this service to search for restrictions (local land charges) on land or property.

The most straightforward way to access information under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (link opens in new tab) is by conducting an online personal search. The information will be provided to view on screen instantly and free of charge.

Difference between personal and official searches

Personal

You will be able to view on screen all the details of registration for charges that affect the land you are searching, but will not have access to additional features of the official search.

Official

You will be able to view all the details of registration for charges that affect the land you are searching on an official certificate that is digitally signed and guaranteed by HM Land Registry. You will also benefit from additional features below.

By starting a search you agree to our terms of use. For further information about the service see Practice Guide 79 (link opens in new tab).

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What you get	Official search (£15)	Personal search (free)
Official search certificates are: secure (tamper-proof) - ensuring authenticity digitally signed and guaranteed by HM Land Registry	✔	-
For 6 months each search will have: unlimited downloads of official certificates unlimited repeat official searches to check for new charges before completing a transaction download in multiple formats (PDF, JSON, CSV, XML)	✔	-
Search history dashboard (you need an account for this)	✔	-
Access to active and lapsed searches (you need an account for this)	✔	-
Link to source information that gives more information about the charge	✔	-
Local land charge boundary on a map	✔	-
Search area on a map	✔	✔
Description of the local land charge	✔	✔
Registration date (this is the date when the charge is added to the register)	✔	✔
Name of the authority that can answer questions about this local land charge	✔	✔