Summary
The Department of Finance carried out a consultation to seek views on its proposals to amend the current Land Registry legislation to allow for digital/ electronic submissions.
Documents
- Land Registration Legislation Consultation Outcome Report - March 2026
- Land Registration Legislation Project consultation document
- Annex A - Draft Legislation - Land Registration, Statutory Charges, Ground Rents, Registry of Deeds and Electronic Communication
Consultation description
Land & Property Services (LPS) is committed to offering excellent support to its customers. Taking a digital first approach, Land Registry is undertaking a transformation project to respond to evolving public expectations, rapid technological advancements, and the need for more efficient, streamlined services for customers.
For Land Registry, the new digital solution will enable users to create and submit digital/electronic documents to the Land Registry Register, the Registry of Deeds, the Statutory Charges Register and the Ground Rents Register. In order for Land Registry’s new digital solution to be implemented lawfully, current legislation must be amended.
The purpose of this public consultation is to gather opinions from stakeholders and other interested parties on the proposed amendments to the current legislation. The consultation document provides explanations of the amendments Land Registry are proposing to introduce.
We welcome your views.
Ways to respond
Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.