Last reviewed 27 October 2026 · FormLL editorial team · Checked against HM Land Registry guidance
An ID1 is HM Land Registry's form for verifying the identity of a private individual who is a party to a registrable application and is not represented by a conveyancer. You complete section A; a conveyancer or other approved verifier checks your identity and completes section B. If verification is by video call, the conveyancer also completes form ID5. It must be dated within three months of the application.
Why HM Land Registry asks for it
Identity fraud is the root of most title fraud. Where a conveyancer acts for someone, the conveyancer checks their identity. Where someone acts for themselves, HM Land Registry needs equivalent assurance, and ID1 provides it. The rules are in Practice Guide 67, Evidence of identity.
The ID family of forms
| Form | For | Who verifies |
|---|---|---|
| ID1 | A private individual | Conveyancer, Chartered Legal Executive or other approved verifier |
| ID2 | A company or corporate body | As ID1, verifying the officer acting for the company |
| ID3 | A private individual who cannot have identity verified by a conveyancer | See HM Land Registry guidance — narrower use |
| ID5 | Supplement to ID1 or ID2 when verified by video call | The conveyancer who did the video verification |
When an ID1 is needed
- Transfer of whole or part, including gifts between family members
- Transfer of equity
- Registering, discharging or releasing a mortgage or charge
- Compulsory first registration
- Change of name
It is not needed where a conveyancer acts for the person, and form ID1's own notes say it is not required where the true value of the land is not more than £6,000 or for voluntary first registrations (unless title deeds are lost or destroyed).
Evidence of identity
The verifier confirms the evidence they need. For in-person verification, form ID1 asks for two identical colour passport-size photographs taken in the last three months. For video verification, the conveyancer takes a colour screenshot during the call and completes ID5 alongside ID1.
ID1 or ID3?
GOV.UK’s ID3 page is explicit: if you are able to have your identity verified by a conveyancer, complete form ID1. ID3 is a fallback for an individual who cannot be verified by a practising conveyancer, and it only covers a limited list of applications. Practice Guide 67 also requires ID3 where a non-conveyancer verifies identity to support a change of name. Now that conveyancers can verify by video, almost everyone can use ID1.
Validity
ID forms must be dated within three months of the transaction they support. If your application slips, budget for a fresh verification.
Common reasons ID1s are rejected
- Out-of-date versions of the form — Practice Guide 67 says always use the current version
- Verified by someone who is not an approved verifier (for example, a paralegal)
- Video verification without ID5, or a black-and-white screenshot
- Dated more than three months before the application
- One form used for two people
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Who can sign an ID1 form?
A conveyancer (including solicitors, licensed conveyancers and CILEx-authorised practitioners), a Chartered Legal Executive or another approved verifier. A paralegal cannot verify identity. CLC-regulated licensed probate practitioners were added in 2024.
Can I fill in an ID1 myself?
You complete section A with your details. Section B must be completed by the verifier, and the form is not valid without it.
Does HM Land Registry charge for ID1?
No. The form is free; verifiers may charge for verifying your identity.
When should I use ID3 instead of ID1?
GOV.UK says ID3 may be used by an individual who is not able to have their identity verified by a practising conveyancer, for a limited set of applications. If a conveyancer can verify you, including by video, complete ID1.
Was form ID4 withdrawn?
Yes. Practice Guide 67 was amended in February 2024 following amendments to form ID3 and the withdrawal of form ID4.
What is the £6,000 rule?
Form ID1's notes say the form is not required where the true value of the land to which the transaction relates is not more than £6,000.
Sources
- HM Land Registry form ID1 — Verify identity (private individual)
- HM Land Registry Practice Guide 67 — Evidence of identity
- GOV.UK — ID1 form notes, PDF
- HM Land Registry form ID5 — Identity verified by online video call
- HM Land Registry form ID3 — Certificate of identity for a private individual
- Today's Conveyancer — PG67 update: CLC licensed probate practitioners can verify ID1/ID2 (Jan 2024)
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.