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Form LL Certificate Wording — What the Certificate Must Say

FormLL  ·  Land Registry Specialists  ·  England & Wales  ·  Updated June 2026

The Form LL Certificate of Compliance must contain specific prescribed wording set by HM Land Registry. If the wording is incorrect or incomplete, Land Registry will reject the application and your transaction will stall. This page explains the required wording and what Optima Legal and Integra require in addition to the Land Registry standard.

The Standard Prescribed Wording

“I [full name of solicitor], of [firm name], certify that I am satisfied that the person/persons who has/have executed the [Mortgage Deed / Transfer] submitted for registration is/are the same person/persons as the proprietor/s of the property known as [full property address] registered at HM Land Registry under title number [title number].”

What the Certificate Must Include

Optima Legal Wording (Barclays)

Optima Legal, the panel firm used by Barclays, requires additional specific wording beyond the Land Registry standard. When submitting your case through FormLL, note that Optima Legal is involved and our specialists will draft the certificate to their exact requirements.

Integra Wording (Halifax and Lloyds)

Integra, the panel firm used by Halifax and Lloyds, also has specific wording requirements. As with Optima Legal, note this when submitting your case and our specialists will ensure compliance first time.

Why the Transaction Type Matters

The certificate 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 starting your case.

The Signature Requirement

The certificate must bear a wet ink signature. An electronic or digital signature is not acceptable. The solicitor signs the certificate, scans it and emails the scanned copy to you. This is sufficient for Land Registry purposes.

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Form LL Certificate — 1 owner, standard (3–5 days)£180£216 inc VAT
Each additional owner on title£50£60 inc VAT
Fast Track service (48 hours)+£100+£120 inc VAT

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