Title Register vs Title Plan: What's the Difference?

When purchasing Land Registry documents, you'll see two main options: the title register and the title plan. Here's what each one contains and when you need them.

What Is a Title Register?

The title register is the written record of a property's ownership. It's divided into three sections:

Property Register (Section A)

The address of the property

A brief description of the land

Any rights that benefit the property (e.g., rights of way)

Proprietorship Register (Section B)

The name and address of the current owner(s)

The class of title (absolute, qualified, possessory, or good leasehold)

The price paid (if registered after April 2000)

Any restrictions on the owner's ability to deal with the property

Charges Register (Section C)

Details of any mortgages or charges secured against the property

Restrictive covenants and other burdens on the land

Easements that others have over the property

What Is a Title Plan?

The title plan is the official map that shows the extent of the registered title. Key features include:

The land in the title is outlined in red

Based on Ordnance Survey mapping

Shows the general boundaries of the property

May include coloured tinting to indicate different areas referenced in the register

Scale is typically 1:1250 for urban areas or 1:2500 for rural areas

Which Do You Need?

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For Most Purposes, Get Both

If you're buying a property, remortgaging, or dealing with a boundary issue, you'll typically need both documents. They're each £25.00 per document, and you can purchase them together from the search page.

Important Notes

Title plans show **general boundaries** only — they don't determine the exact legal boundary line

Not all properties are registered with the Land Registry (though most are)

The register shows the position at the time the official copy was issued