Form AP1 Application to Register Easements in Lease
The Form AP1 Application to Register Easements in Lease provides instructions on how to complete one of the versions an AP1 Form.
What is an AP1 Form?
The AP1 Form is a prescribed HM Land Registry form used to apply for changes to the Land Register in England and Wales. In general, any lease or underlease with a term exceeding 7 years must be registered with the Land Registry. Once registered the lease is given its own title number (similar to freehold property). Failure to register the lease will result in it being recognised only as an "equitable" interest rather than a "legal" interest. The absence of such recognition offers less security for the tenant and complicates future transactions involving the lease.
Leases with shorter terms of less than 7 years are not required to be registered independently. However, if the lease grants easements - such as rights of way over neighbouring land - these must be registered, applying an AP1 Form, to ensure they are fully enforceable.
The Form AP1 should be downloaded from HM Registry/Change the Register.
Land Registry Form AP1 should be completed and sent to the Land Registry, together with a certified copy of the lease. If the property is in England, the stamp duty land tax certificate (if a Land Transaction Return is required to be submitted to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)). If the property is in Wales, the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) certificate (if a Land Transaction Tax return is to be submitted to the WRA) and a cheque for the application fee, as soon as possible after the grant of the lease.
The Land Registry has various offices. To find the appropriate office at HM Land Registry address for applications.
Why Download the Form AP1 Application to Register Easements in Lease?
Form AP1 is a detailed form. To assist completion of the form the AP1 Application to Register Easements in Lease above provides instructions for the details required for each part of the form (panels). Most of the requisite details are the same for all the versions of AP1 such as local authority, title number, and tenant particulars. Panel 4 requires specific details in respect of the easements. Instructions also include listing documents and identity evidence required by the Land Registry.
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