Short answer
The Title Register is usually the document that shows who owns a registered property. It can include the registered proprietor details where available.
Official source: https://www.gov.uk/get-information-about-property-and-land/search-the-register
Key points
- Ownership document: Title Register
- Boundary or land extent document: Title Plan
- Combined customer-friendly option: Title Deeds
- Search method: postcode, address or title number
- Start an order: https://landregistries.com/checkout
Why the Title Register matters
The Title Register is the written record of the registered title. It is the document people normally need when they ask what shows ownership information, who owns a house, who owns land, or which name is recorded against a property.
What owner information can appear
Where available, the Title Register can show the registered proprietor name and address for service. It may also show the title number, tenure, property description, charges, notices, restrictions and other recorded title information.
Official source: https://www.gov.uk/search-property-information-land-registry
What the Title Plan is for
The Title Plan is different. It shows the general extent of the registered title on a plan. It is useful for understanding the land linked to a title, but it is not normally the document used to identify the registered owner.
When Title Deeds may be the better order
If you want both ownership information and a plan showing the general registered extent, order Title Deeds. On this site, Title Deeds is a combined order for the Title Register and Title Plan for one registered property where available.
Common mistakes
Do not assume a title plan proves exact boundaries, that old paper deeds are always required, or that every property has a simple registered title. Registered title documents are useful records, but legal interpretation may need professional advice.
Official source: https://www.gov.uk/your-property-boundaries
Order the right ownership document
If your main question is who owns the property, start with the Title Register. Begin your search at https://landregistries.com/checkout.
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