In March 2023, we migrated our local land charges service to HM Land Registry's national digital register. You can now apply for an official LLC1 via the HM Land Registry website. We will continue to provide replies to Con29 and CON29O enquiries.
Apply for a CON29 and CON29O search
You can make a CON29 or CON29O search application yourself, or employ a solicitor or private personal search agent to help you.
When you apply for a CON29 or CON29O search, you need to:
- set up or log into an account
- submit the correct application form and supporting documents
- pay the correct fee when you submit your application
To apply for a CON29 or CON29O search, you will need:
- your name, address and contact details
- the search location, including the address and nearby roads
- one copy of a location plan, with the search area clearly outlined in red (the plan must be less than 4MB)
- details of the search you need
- to pay the correct fee
You need to make sure any documents you upload are under 4mb.
Once we receive your search request, we will:
- acknowledge it within five working days
- process your search in 30 working days
- notify you by email once we have completed it
You can also contact NLIS (National Land Information Service) to carry out the search for you. Their services allow you to request and pay for a search online, and handle the process for you. They connect law firms, conveyancers and data providers such as the Land Registry and local authority local land charges registries.
Submissions with the status of pending
When you submit a search application, you will normally see the status of ‘submitted’, meaning we have successfully received your application.
However, in some cases, you may see a status of ‘pending’. This means that we have not received your application, as the location plan is too big (the maximum is 4mb).
If you see this status, you need to re-apply and upload a smaller file with your application, otherwise we will not receive your application.
Cancellation and refunds of search requests
We can't refund your fee once we have accepted and registered your request.
Personal searches
We no longer provide a personal search of the local land charges register.
You need to apply for a personal search via the HM Land Registry website.