ID1 & ID2 Forms

If you need a local solicitor to complete and sign an ID1 form, please contact Roy at Magara Law. 

We charge a fixed fee for this service.

Contact us now for a free initial enquiry on 01869 325 883  or email Roy at roy@magaralaw.co.uk.

What is an ID1 form? (Individual)

An ID1 form certifies your identity. It is usually needed during property transactions to protect against identity fraud. If you have instructed a legal professional to help you with the conveyancing process, or other property-related matter, they will take care of this for you. 

However, if you do not have legal representation, you must complete an ID1 form yourself.

Examples of when an ID1 form might be needed include –

• The purchase or sale of a property or parcel of land
• Discharge of mortgage
• The transfer, surrender or grant of a lease
• Mortgage registration
• Compulsory first registration

 What is an ID2 Form? (Corporate Body)

Form ID2 is the certificate of identity for a corporate body.

Section A includes personal/company details (1-7), type of application (8), title number (9) and address of the property (10-11). For the type of application (8), enter “transfer” if the transaction is a purchase or sale, “charge” for a new mortgage, “discharge” for mortgage being paid off and “lease” for the grant of a lease. The title number (9) will be available in all official copies of the property.

Section B must be completed by the person certifying the identity of the party. This person must be a solicitor, land registry employee, registered European lawyer or notary public.

Section 4 requires a signed and dated photograph which is certified with the words: “I can confirm that this photograph is a true likeness of the person who provided the evidence set out in panel 3 above which I have inspected.” Do not use glue because the land registry must see the wording on the reverse of the photograph.

How to get an ID1 or ID2 form?

To get an ID1 or ID2 form, you need to download the form from the gov.uk website. You need to fill in section A. Then, you need to make an appointment at an HM Land Registry office, or with a solicitor, notary, licenced conveyancer, barrister or chartered legal executive.

When you attend the appointment, you need to take the form, two recent passport-sized colour photographs and one of the following –

• Current valid passport
• Current photo driving licence
• Current Biometric Residence Permit

Or, you can take two of the following –

• Bank statement not less than three months old (which must be a postal statement, not an electronic statement)
• Council tax bill for the year
• Council rent book showing payments for the past three months
• Mortgage statement for the mortgage accounting year just ended (which must be a postal statement, not an electronic statement)
• Current firearm or shotgun certificate

The certifier then completes section B. Once it is signed and dated, your ID1 or ID2 form is ready to be sent to HM Land Registry.

How long is an ID1 form valid?

Once you have a signed and dated ID1or ID2 form, it is valid for three months. After this date, you must get another ID1 or ID2 form, if the need arises.

Solicitor for ID1 forms

If you have been told that you need an ID1 form, you might now be looking for a solicitor to help you. If so, contact us at 01869 325 883 or roy@magaralaw.co.uk.

Not all legal professionals are willing to assist with ID1 forms, so you might be unsure as to how to proceed. Do not worry – we can help. Simply complete section A of the ID1 form, then contact us for a free initial enquiry. We can advise you what to do next.

Can you complete an ID1 form or ID2 form online?

Yes, we are able to complete ID1 forms and ID2 forms via an online video consultation.

How much does a solicitor charge for ID1 forms?

We charge a fixed fee for ID1 and ID2 forms. This fixed fee ensures you know exactly what legal costs you will incur.

We request payment at the start of the appointment.

Make an enquiry

Are you searching for a solicitor to help with an ID1 form or 1D2 form? If so, contact us now at Magara Law for a free initial enquiry.

Call us on 01869 325 883 or email roy@magaralaw.co.uk and we will soon be in touch.