Title Register vs Title Plan: Which Do You Need?

When ordering Land Registry documents, you have two main options: the title register and the title plan. They serve different purposes, and knowing which you need can save you time and money.

What the Title Register Shows

The title register is the written record of ownership. It tells you:

Who owns the property

What rights and restrictions apply

Whether there are any mortgages or charges

The price paid (post-April 2000)

Restrictive covenants and other obligations

What the Title Plan Shows

The title plan is the official map. It shows:

The extent of the registered land, outlined in red on an Ordnance Survey base map

The general boundaries of the property

Coloured tinting referencing specific entries in the register

The scale (typically 1:1250 urban, 1:2500 rural)

Title plans are essential for understanding exactly which land is included in a title, especially when boundary disputes arise or when planning building work.

When You Need Just the Register

Checking who owns a property

Verifying the price paid

Finding out about charges and mortgages

Identifying restrictions on use

When You Need Just the Plan

Understanding where the property boundaries lie

Checking the extent of land before building work

Comparing the registered boundary with a fence or wall

When You Need Both

For most property transactions, you'll need both documents. Conveyancers, solicitors, and mortgage lenders typically require the full picture. If you're buying a property, get both.

Get Your Documents

Search for any registered property and purchase the title register, title plan, or both from Online Land Registry.