UK Conveyancing Forms in Editable Format: Where to Find the Originals

Last updated: 5 May 2026

Quick answer

The official editable versions of UK conveyancing forms come from three sources: HM Land Registry for AP1, FR1, TR1, DS1, ID1/ID2, K15/K16, OC1/OC2 and the rest of the registration forms (free downloads at gov.uk); the Law Society for the TA series (TA6, TA7, TA10, TA13 and others — these are copyright forms supplied to Law Society members and CQS firms via the Conveyancing Quality Scheme); and HMRC for SDLT1 and the SDLT online filing portal. Each form has a defined version and supersession date — using an outdated version is a common reason for application rejection. Check the version stamp on every form before completing.

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The three official sources

HM Land Registry (free, editable PDFs)

HM Land Registry publishes editable PDF forms on gov.uk. They are free to download, free to use, and free to file. The complete list is at Land Registration Forms.

The headline forms a conveyancer needs:

These are fillable PDFs — open in a PDF reader, type into the fields, save, and the form is ready to file. Land Registry accepts the completed PDF as the official application.

Law Society (TA forms — for members and CQS firms)

The TA series of property information forms is published by the Law Society. They are the standard forms used in residential conveyancing across England and Wales:

The TA forms are copyright to the Law Society. They are supplied to:

• Law Society members
• Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accredited firms
• Some case management software vendors who licence the forms

If you are a Law Society member or your firm holds CQS accreditation, you can download editable TA forms from the Law Society members area.

If you are not a member or accredited, the forms are still in circulation through case-management platforms and conveyancing tools that licence them. You should not download editable copies from unofficial third-party websites — copyright violation aside, unofficial copies are sometimes outdated.

HMRC (SDLT submission)

Stamp Duty Land Tax submission is fully online via HMRC's Stamp Taxes Online portal. The SDLT1 return is the form you complete; the SDLT5 certificate is what HMRC sends back as proof of submission, and it is the document Land Registry needs alongside the AP1.

Paper SDLT1 returns are technically still accepted in limited circumstances (where online filing is not possible) but the workflow is online-first for nearly every transaction. The HMRC online return is essentially a fillable form on the portal — there is no editable PDF as such.

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Form versions matter

HM Land Registry and the Law Society both update their forms periodically. An out-of-date form gets the application rejected.

How to check the form version

Every official form has a version stamp, typically in the top-right or bottom corner. For a Land Registry form, it looks like:

HM Land Registry
Form AP1
Updated: April 2024

Always check the version stamp before completing. If the form is more than 24 months old, check gov.uk for a current version.

Typical update frequencies

Where to find supersession notices

Land Registry publishes a Practice Guide on rejected applications that explains common rejection reasons including outdated forms. The Law Society's Property Section publishes update notices when TA forms change.

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What "editable PDF" actually means

A fillable PDF has form fields the user types into. A non-fillable PDF is just an image of the form that the user has to print, write on, and re-scan.

Land Registry forms are all fillable. So are the Law Society TA forms in their official electronic version. The fillable version is what you want.

If you have a non-fillable PDF (downloaded from an old archive, or scanned from a paper version), you have two options:

1. Find the official editable version — usually quicker and cleaner
2. Use a PDF editor to add form fields — works but not legally preferable; the result is editable but not formally identical to the official form

The first option is almost always right.

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The "do not download from random sites" rule

A web search for "TA6 form download" returns dozens of sites offering the form. Many are unofficial — outdated versions, third-party reformats, or in some cases sites that look official but have no actual relationship with the Law Society.

The risks:

• Outdated form — the Law Society updates TA6 periodically; a 2018 version is missing the 2024 material-information disclosures
• Modified form — third-party "fillable" recreations sometimes change wording subtly; the changes can have legal effect
• Embedded malware — fillable PDFs are a known malware vector
• Copyright violation — distributing the Law Society's forms without licence is a copyright breach

For the conveyancer's practice: only download forms from gov.uk (Land Registry) or from the Law Society members area / your CQS portal / your case management system's licensed copy.

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A quick reference table

What to use, where to get it, on a typical residential transaction:

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Storing forms in your practice

Best practice for a conveyancing firm of any size:

• Keep a Forms Library folder on your firm's document store with the latest version of each form
• Set a quarterly reminder to check Land Registry's Forms page for updates
• Subscribe to the Law Society Property Section for TA-form update notices
• Maintain a Form Version Log noting when each form was last refreshed and the version stamp

For sole practitioners, a five-minute quarterly check is enough. For larger firms, the responsibility usually sits with a designated conveyancing supervisor or compliance officer.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the Law Society TA forms compulsory?

No, but they are the de facto standard. A buyer's solicitor expecting a TA6 will be surprised by a non-standard property information form, and the resulting friction can delay transactions. Use the TA series unless there is a specific reason not to (a niche commercial transaction, for example, where the parties' solicitors agree on a different format).

Can I modify a TA form to add my firm's branding?

Strictly, no — the Law Society's licensing terms do not permit modification. In practice, many firms add their logo to a cover sheet that accompanies the unmodified form, which is acceptable.

Where do I find the SDLT1 in editable PDF format?

You do not — SDLT submission is online via HMRC's portal. The SDLT1 paper form exists but is intended for the rare cases where online filing cannot be used. Both online and paper routes generate an SDLT5 certificate; both are accepted by Land Registry.

What about Scotland and Northern Ireland?

This article covers England and Wales. Scotland (Registers of Scotland) and Northern Ireland (Land Registry of Northern Ireland) have their own form sets. Cross-border conveyancers should use the form set for the jurisdiction in which the property is registered.

Do I need the latest TA6 to complete a transaction?

The latest version is strongly recommended. If a 2024 disclosure question is missing from a 2020 form, the buyer's solicitor will (rightly) require it to be answered separately. Use the current version.

What about ID1 — does it still need a solicitor's signature?

Yes. ID1 verification requires a regulated person to verify the identity of the individual and to sign the form. The form itself is editable PDF (free from gov.uk) but the signature step is still a regulated act. Land Registry has alternative digital ID verification routes for some applications — see Practice Guide 2.

Can I use a PDF editor to fill in forms that are not fillable?

You can, but the resulting document is not formally the official form. For Land Registry submissions, this is usually acceptable provided the content is correct. For the Law Society TA forms, you should use the licensed fillable version.

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Further reading

• HM Land Registry — Land Registration Forms — Official source for all registration forms
• Law Society — Standard Forms for Conveyancers — TA series and other Law Society forms
• HMRC — Stamp Duty Land Tax online and paper returns — SDLT1 submission
• HM Land Registry — Practice Guide 49: Return of Applications — Why applications get rejected
• Conveyancing Completion Pack: TA6, TA7, TA10, SDLT1, AP1 in the Right Order
• Same-Day Completion Pack: Bookmarked, OCR'd PDFs Without the Stress