Last reviewed 27 October 2026 · FormLL editorial team · Checked against HM Land Registry guidance
When an attorney signs a sale, transfer or mortgage for the registered owner, a Form LL restriction must still be complied with. HM Land Registry's form RXC, used to give certificates and consents for restrictions, says appropriate evidence may include a power of attorney. The conveyancer will need to see the registered power and verify the attorney's identity; where the attorney is not represented, HM Land Registry's ID1 form can be used for an attorney in the circumstances set out in Practice Guide 67.
Why it matters
Properties owned by elderly people who have moved into care are often empty and mortgage-free, two of HM Land Registry's fraud risk factors. That is why many have Form LL, and why the certificate step is taken seriously when an attorney deals with the property.
What the conveyancer will usually need
- The registered lasting power of attorney (or an enduring power registered with the Office of the Public Guardian)
- Identity documents for the attorney or attorneys signing
- The transaction document: mortgage offer, transfer or contract
- Where attorneys must act jointly, both attorneys
Restrictions the attorney cannot apply for
Practice Guide 19 notes that an attorney under a lasting power of attorney cannot apply for a standard Form RR restriction, and explains how a non-standard restriction can be applied for instead. If you are considering protecting the donor's property, the solicitor can advise on the right route.
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Can an attorney get the Form LL certificate for the owner?
The certificate is given by a conveyancer, not the attorney. The conveyancer must be satisfied about who signed the deed and their authority, which is why the power of attorney is needed as evidence.
Does the attorney need an ID1?
If the attorney is not represented by a conveyancer in a transaction that requires identity evidence, HM Land Registry's ID1 can be used for an attorney as described in Practice Guide 67.
Sources
- HM Land Registry form RXC — Consents and certificates for restrictions (Aug 2024)
- HM Land Registry Practice Guide 19 — Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests
- HM Land Registry Practice Guide 67 — Evidence of identity
- GOV.UK — ID1 form notes, PDF
- GOV.UK — Protect your land and property from fraud
Facts on this page were checked against the sources above on 27 October 2026. HM Land Registry fees and practice can change; your solicitor confirms the current position before anything is lodged.