Title register vs title plan
Both come from HM Land Registry, both relate to ownership, but they answer completely different questions. Here's how to tell them apart and which one you need.
In short: the title register is the words (who owns it, what's owed against it, what restrictions apply). The title plan is the picture (the property's boundary drawn on a map). Most people want the register; the plan matters when boundaries do.
The title register
The register is the legal record of a property. In a page or two it tells you the registered owner, whether it's freehold or leasehold, any mortgages or charges secured against it, and any restrictions or rights (such as a right of way, or a covenant limiting what you can build). It's the single most useful document for understanding the legal status of a home.
The title plan
The plan is a map, based on Ordnance Survey, with the property's general boundary outlined in red. It shows the extent and rough shape of the land, but a quick warning: the red line shows a general boundary, not the legally exact line down to the centimetre. For most buyers it confirms the property is roughly the size and shape you expect.
So which do you actually need?
- Buying or selling a standard home? The register is usually enough, it covers ownership, tenure and anything that could complicate the sale.
- Boundaries, land or extensions in play? Add the plan, so you can see exactly what is (and isn't) included.
- Want the full legal picture? Get both, they're inexpensive and remove the guesswork.
How to get them
Both are official documents from HM Land Registry. You can order them directly, or get them pulled and explained alongside the valuation, sold prices and everything else in a property report, so you're not reading legal records in isolation.
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Explore property reportsFrequently asked questions
Do I need both the title register and the title plan?
Most people only need the register, it confirms ownership, tenure and any charges or restrictions. You'd add the plan when boundaries or the exact extent of the property matter, for example a boundary dispute, a plot of land, or an extension near a boundary.
Where can I get the official title register?
Official copies come from HM Land Registry. You can order them directly for a small fee, or get them included and explained alongside everything else in an AgentSeeker property report.
Is the title register the same as the title deeds?
Not quite. For most registered property the title register has replaced the old paper deeds as the definitive legal record. Original deeds may still exist but the register is what proves ownership today.
Can anyone see the title register for a property?
Yes. Title information is public, so you can obtain the register and plan for almost any registered property in England and Wales, not just one you own.