Form LL Certificate Wording — What It Must Say

The Form LL Certificate of Compliance is not a free-form letter. It must contain specific prescribed wording set by HM Land Registry. If the wording is wrong or incomplete, Land Registry will reject the application and your transaction will stall.

The Prescribed Wording

The core prescribed wording that must appear in the certificate is:

What the Certificate Must Include

• Full name and firm of the certifying solicitor
• The prescribed certification language confirming identity
• The type of transaction — Mortgage Deed for a remortgage, Transfer for a sale
• The full property address
• The Land Registry title number
• The date of the certificate
• A wet ink signature from the certifying solicitor

Why the Transaction Type Matters

The wording must reference the specific transaction document being submitted to Land Registry. A certificate drafted for a remortgage (Mortgage Deed) cannot be reused for a sale (Transfer/TR1). Always confirm the transaction type when booking.

Additional Wording Required by Some Lenders

Some lenders — particularly those using Optima Legal and Integra as panel firms — require additional specific wording beyond the Land Registry standard. When booking through FormLL, always note your lender and panel firm. Our specialists are familiar with these requirements and will ensure the certificate is accepted first time.

The Signature Requirement

The certificate must be signed with a wet ink signature. An electronic or digital signature is not sufficient. The solicitor signs the certificate, scans it, and emails the scanned copy to you.

My solicitor says the wording is wrong — what do I do?

Ask your solicitor to specify exactly what wording they require. Share this with FormLL at hello@formll.co.uk. If there is a genuine error on the certificate, we will arrange a corrected version.