Last reviewed 27 October 2026 · FormLL editorial team · Checked against HM Land Registry guidance
RX3 is the application to cancel a restriction; RX4 is the application to withdraw one, made by the person with the benefit of the restriction or with their consent. Form LL removals are commonly made on RX3, and Answers on HM Land Registry's support forum confirm that RX3 plus a conveyancer's certificate complying with the restriction wording is the route for an owner removing Form LL. Whichever form is used, the certificate is required.
What each form does
| RX3 — cancel a restriction | RX4 — withdraw a restriction | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Asks the registrar to cancel a restriction that is no longer required | Withdraws a restriction by the person with its benefit, or with their consent |
| Who signs | The applicant (where a conveyancer lodges, the client is named as applicant) | The person entitled to the benefit of the restriction, or with their consent |
| Evidence | Evidence satisfying the registrar the restriction is no longer required | Evidence of entitlement or consent |
| For Form LL | Plus a conveyancer's certificate complying with the restriction wording | Plus the same certificate where the restriction requires it |
| HMLR fee | Form states no fee currently payable | Check the current fee schedule |
Why the certificate is always needed
A Form LL restriction says no disposition by the proprietor is to be registered without a certificate signed by a conveyancer that they are satisfied the person who executed the document is the same person as the proprietor. An application to remove the restriction is itself a risk point: a fraudster who could remove the restriction could then sell or mortgage the property. So HM Land Registry looks for the same assurance before cancelling it.
The certificate must be signed by an individually regulated conveyancer personally, not in the name of their firm, and HM Land Registry's Practice Guide 19 makes clear a wet-ink signature is required. Form RXC can be used to provide the certificate.
Joint owners
Where two people own the property, one application can cover the title, but each owner needs to be verified, and the certificate (or certificates) must cover both. Answers on HM Land Registry's support forum describe this as one application completed by both owners plus the required certificate or certificates.
Common mistakes that cause requisitions
- Lodging the application without the conveyancer's certificate.
- A certificate signed in the firm's name, or by an employee who is not individually regulated.
- Trying to vary Form LL wording on RX2. Form LL is a standard form and cannot be varied.
- Lodging removal while a remortgage is pending, without agreeing the order of applications.
Each of these leads HM Land Registry to raise a requisition — a request for more information — which adds weeks. The FormLL removal service handles the form choice, the certificate and the lodging together.
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Start my enquiryFrequently asked questions
Can I use RX4 to remove a Form LL I applied for myself?
Possibly, depending on the restriction wording and who it benefits, but answers on HM Land Registry's support forum have advised owners to use RX3 with a conveyancer's certificate. The solicitor checks your title and uses the correct form.
Can I vary a Form LL restriction on RX2?
No. Form LL is a standard form of restriction, so it cannot be varied. It is either complied with or removed.
Is RXC the same as the certificate?
RXC is a Land Registry form that can be used to provide consents or certificates required by a restriction, including a Form LL certificate. It is not a standalone application.
Sources
- HM Land Registry form RX3 — Cancel a restriction
- HM Land Registry form RX4 — Withdraw a restriction
- 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 support forum — removing Form LL requires RX3 plus a conveyancer's certificate (Feb 2026)
- HM Land Registry support forum — joint owners removing Form LL (Jan 2025)
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.