Last reviewed 27 October 2026 · FormLL editorial team · Checked against HM Land Registry guidance
There is no application form called Form LL — it is the name of the restriction. Private owners who do not live at the property use form RQ (free); owners who live there use form RX1 (£40); companies use RQ(Co) (free). Complete the form with your title number and names exactly as registered, and send it to the HM Land Registry Citizen Centre, or have a conveyancer lodge it electronically.
Step 1: Get your title number
Your title number is on your title register. If you do not have it, you can search HM Land Registry's records online for a small fee. Check the names of the registered owners exactly as they appear — the application must match.
Step 2: Choose the right form
| Form | Use it if | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| RQ | You own the property privately and do not live there (let, empty, second home, you live abroad) | Free |
| RX1 | You own the property privately and live there | £40 |
| RQ(Co) | The property is owned by a company | Free |
Answers on HM Land Registry's support forum confirm that RX1 can be used to apply for a Form LL restriction and that there is no separate “Form LL” application form.
Step 3: Complete the form
- Enter the title number and property address exactly.
- Name every registered owner. Joint owners should both sign.
- On RX1, select the standard Form LL restriction wording. HM Land Registry's Practice Guide 19 explains that non-standard wording must be flagged and is treated differently, so use the standard form.
- Provide a current address for service, including an email address if the form allows. If you live abroad, this is how HM Land Registry would contact you.
Step 4: Send it
GOV.UK directs paper applications to the HM Land Registry Citizen Centre, PO Box 7806, Bilston, WV1 9QR. HM Land Registry will tell you when the restriction has been added. Conveyancers can lodge electronically through the HM Land Registry portal instead, which HM Land Registry reports is often processed automatically for standard restrictions.
Step 5: Set up Property Alert
While you are protecting the title, sign up to HM Land Registry's free Property Alert for up to 10 properties so you are told about activity on the register.
Mistakes that cause delays
- Names that do not match the register (for example, a middle name or a married name).
- Using RX1 with non-standard wording without flagging it.
- Only one joint owner signing.
- Applying for Form LL on a company-owned property (the company route is different).
If you would rather not deal with it, FormLL's partner solicitor will check your title and lodge it for a fixed £150 inc VAT.
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Start my enquiryFrequently asked questions
Is there a form called Form LL?
No. Form LL is the name of the standard anti-fraud restriction wording in the Land Registration Rules. You apply for it using RQ, RX1 or, for companies, RQ(Co).
How long does it take for the restriction to be added?
HM Land Registry will tell you when it has been added. Electronic applications lodged by a conveyancer are often processed automatically; paper applications take longer.
Do I need my ID verified to apply?
GOV.UK does not list identity verification as a requirement for the RQ or RX1 route for a private owner.
Sources
- GOV.UK — Protect your land and property from fraud
- HM Land Registry Practice Guide 19 — Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests
- HM Land Registry support forum — RX1 is used to apply for Form LL; there is no separate Form LL application (Oct 2024)
- HM Land Registry — Estimated completion timeframes
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.