Get a Copy of Your Lease
Enter a postcode to get a copy of your lease.
Use this service to order a full copy of your lease and access it instantly online.
Getting a copy of your lease
You can use this service to check how long is left on your lease or order a full copy of your lease document from HM Land Registry records.
Alternatively, you can use form OC2 to order a copy of the lease directly from HM Land Registry for £3. This is the cheapest option to access your lease, but it may take longer to receive it this way.
Understanding your lease
Lease documents will vary based on the individual property, but there are common parts that you will find included, for example:
- The length of the lease term
- Who the parties to the lease are (The leaseholder / the landlord / management companies etc)
- A description of the property, for example, “ground floor flat”
- The rights of the leaseholder including rights of access
- Any restrictions like rules on maintenance or alterations
- Fees payable (Ground rent / service charges / reserve funds etc.)
Understanding your lease fully can be complex and you should consider getting the advice of a solicitor to help explain anything you are unsure of.
Other places to get a copy of your lease
There are a number of alternative places where you can get a full copy of your lease.
- HM Land Registry can provide a copy of your lease which can be requested using form OC2.
- Your solicitor may have a copy of your lease on file or be able to request one for you.
- Your mortgage company may have a copy of your lease that they can provide you with on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I order a copy lease?
You can use this service to order a full copy of a lease document from HM Land Registry.
In most cases, the lease document will be available immediately and accessible through our website within a couple of minutes. In a few cases, it may take up to 24 hours for your copy lease to be delivered.
What do I need to get a copy of my lease?
You’ll just need your postcode and first line of the address to get a copy of your lease using this service.
We’ll attempt to match your property and find the title number automatically from this alone. In a small number of cases, we may have to do this manually.
If you don’t see the documents you require, please contact us and we can check this for you.
How much does it cost to get a copy of my lease?
This service allows you to get a copy of your lease for £8.99. Additional documents can also be added for £4 each.
You’ll usually be able to access your your lease on our website within a couple of minutes, with a maximum processing time of 24 hours.
It’s cheaper to use form OC2 to request these documents from HM Land Registry directly at a price of £3 each, however, this may take longer to be processed.
Why isn’t my lease document available?
In most cases, your lease document will be available for instant download, but you’ll see a message if this isn’t the case before making any payment to us.
Some documents require manual investigation from HM Land Registry, or the system may be closed between certain hours of the day for maintenance. In these cases, you can contact us and we’ll advise on the best way to get a copy of your lease.
Can I get a copy of the lease for someone else’s property?
You can request a copy of the lease for any property just by providing the postcode and first line of the address.
This doesn’t need to be your own property. For example, you may want to view the lease of a property you are considering buying or check the terms of a lease for a neighbouring property.
How do I extend the lease on my property?
You can ask the landlord to extend your lease at any time. You may also be able to negotiate the terms of your lease.
Requesting a full copy of your lease will allow you to confirm important details like the term, restrictions and fees which will be useful before contacting your landlord.
You can also ask the landlord to sell you the freehold at any time.
Extending your lease might not be a straightforward process all of the time, so it may be worth seeking some advice first from a solicitor.