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The Land Registration Rules 2003, Section 27 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 14 November 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

First registration application [F1based on adverse possession or] where title documents are [F1otherwise] unavailableE+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.]

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F2Rule 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)

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