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Title Register vs Title Plan

A Title Register contains written ownership and legal title information, while a Title Plan shows the general extent of the registered property.

Quick answer

A Title Register contains written ownership and legal title information, while a Title Plan shows the general extent of the registered property.

Short answer

A Title Register is the written record of a registered title. A Title Plan is the plan showing the general extent of the land in that registered title. They are different documents and are often used together.

What does a Title Register show?

A Title Register can show the title number, property description, tenure, registered owner details, lender or charge information, and certain rights, notices or restrictions.

Official source: https://www.gov.uk/get-information-about-property-and-land/search-the-register

What does a Title Plan show?

A Title Plan shows the general extent of the registered title on a plan. It helps identify the land linked to the title but does not normally define exact legal boundaries.

Official source: https://www.gov.uk/your-property-boundaries

Which one should you order?

If you need ownership or legal title details, start with the Title Register. If you need to understand the general property extent or compare land outlines, order the Title Plan as well.

Common use cases

Buyers, sellers, property owners, neighbours, conveyancers and researchers may use both documents together to understand the registered title record.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Title Plan proof of the exact boundary?

No. It usually shows the general extent of the title and does not normally establish the exact legal boundary.

Which document shows the owner?

The Title Register is the document that can show registered proprietor details where available.

Related pages

Property Guides

A central guide hub for property ownership, boundaries, title documents and regional property record systems across England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Title Register

A Title Register is a Land Registry title record that can show key ownership and legal title information for a registered property.

Title Plan

A Title Plan is a registry plan showing the location and general extent of a registered property title.

Digital Registry Copy Documents

Digital registry copy documents are copies of property records such as Title Registers, Title Plans and available filed documents.

Title Deeds

Title Deeds is a common customer term for key registered title documents, often the Title Register and Title Plan where available.

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