The Land Registration Rules 2003

First registration application [F1 based on adverse possession or] where title documents are [F1 otherwise] unavailable E+W

27.— [F2 (1)]  An application for first registration by a person who is unable to produce a full documentary title must be supported by evidence—

(a) to satisfy the registrar that the applicant is entitled to apply under section 3(2) of the Act or required to apply under section 6(1) of the Act, and

(b) where appropriate, to account for the absence of documentary evidence of title.

[F3 (2) The evidence referred to in paragraph (1) may consist of, or include, a statement of truth, which may be made in Form ST1, ST2 or ST3, as appropriate.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in rule 27 heading inserted (10.11.2008) by The Land Registration (Amendment) Rules 2008 (S.I. 2008/1919), rule 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(1) (with rule 5)

F2 Rule 27(1): rule 27 renumbered as rule 27(1) (10.11.2008) by The Land Registration (Amendment) Rules 2008 (S.I. 2008/1919), rule 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(2) (with rule 5)

F3 Rule 27(2) added (10.11.2008) by The Land Registration (Amendment) Rules 2008 (S.I. 2008/1919), rule 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(3) (with rule 5)