How to complete form AP1 example: name change and transfer from one to two registered owners as gift

0:00 Intro
0:09 Welcome to our short step-by-step guide
0:33 About form AP1
1:05 Step-by-step example – setting the scene
1:51 Panels 1-3: Property details
2:09 Panel 4: Application, priority and fees
2.22 Fees: Calculating the fee for the application
3:45 Panel 5: Documents lodged with this form
4:14 Panel 6: The applicant
4:22 Panel 7: Application sent by
4:31 Panels 8 and 9: The address for service
4:46 Panels 10 and 11: Name and address of lender; Disclosable overriding interests
4:57 Panel 12: Confirmation of identity
5:11 Panel 14 – part 1 - representation
5:59 Panel 14 – part 1 - discharge
6:08 Panel 14 – part 2 – evidence of identity
6:16 Panel 15: Signature and date
6:20 Final check and send
6:48 What happens next?
6:57 More information
7:08 Download form AP1
7:19 Check the title deeds
7:34 Expedite
7:43 Find your postcode
7:54 Fees
8:08 Helpful tips for smoother applications

A step-by-step guide to completing form AP1 if you want to change your name in the register and transfer your property from one to two registered proprietors, where no money is changing hands.

Form AP1 is our most commonly used application form. You can use it to make an application to HM Land Registry to change or update the land register of England and Wales.

You can also use this guide to help you apply to change your name only, or if you simply want to make a transfer of a share in your property for no monetary value. See the links below for further information.

For more general guidance on completing form AP1, watch our video: How to complete form AP1, or check out the links below:

Links
Guidance and a link to form AP1
Guidance: Change your name after marriage or civil partnership
Guidance: HM Land Registry fees
Guidance and a link to form TR1
Guidance and a link to form ID1
Guidance and a link to form ID3
Guidance: Completing form ID3: certificate of identity for a private individual
Guidance: Request an expedite
HM Land Registry Public guidance
Video: How to update your contact address
Video: How to complete form ID1
Video: HMLR What’s happening with my application?
Video: HM Land Registry and the conveyancing process

Further help
HM Land Registry Contact us form
HM Land Registry Public Support forum