How to find a property's title number (free)
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Fees verified against GOV.UK on 5 July 2026.
Quick answer
You don't have to pay to find a title number. On GOV.UK's Search for land and property information service, search by postcode, select the property, and the free property summary shows the title number, whether it's freehold or leasehold, and the last price paid. You only pay £7 if you want the full title register or plan.
Open the free GOV.UK search →Find the title number, step by step
- 1.Go to the official service: gov.uk/search-property-information-land-registry (check for ‘gov.uk’ in the address bar — only government can use it).
- 2.Search by postcode (the default), or scroll to search by street and town, by map, or by title number if you already have it.
- 3.Select the property from the results.
- 4.Read the free property summary — it shows the title number, the tenure (freehold/leasehold) and the last recorded sale price. No payment or account needed for the summary.
- 5.Only if you need the full document: buy the title register (£7) and/or title plan (£7) as downloads, or £11 each by post.
What the title number is — and isn't
The title number is a unique HM Land Registry reference for a registered property — a short letter-and-digit code like ‘AB123456’. It points to the property's title register (ownership, price paid, mortgage, covenants) and title plan (location and general boundaries). By itself the number is just an identifier — it doesn't reveal ownership details; those are in the register, which is what the £7 buys.
Don't pay £19.95+ for a £7 document
Some third-party sites repackage HM Land Registry data and charge well above the official price. The title number is free on GOV.UK, and the official register and plan are £7 each. Spot the official service by the ‘gov.uk’ domain — resellers legally have to carry an ‘independent, not affiliated with HM Land Registry’ disclaimer.
Doing admin, or buying the house?
Just need the title number or the register? Everything above is free or £7 direct from GOV.UK — you're done, and you shouldn't pay a reseller more.
Buying the property? The register tells you about ownership and covenants — nothing about the property's condition or risks. The £24.99 HouseCheckup Complete report brings together available flood, ground, crime, energy and sold-price records. Spatial checks use the postcode location; address matching and coverage vary by source. It does not include title documents or confirm ground rent or the remaining lease term.
One-off payment, no subscription. Human-checked and emailed to you. See a sample report.
Got the title number. Now what does the register not tell you?
The £24.99 Complete report adds available flood, ground, crime, energy and sale-record context to the questions you ask before buying. Spatial results describe the postcode location unless a source supports a closer match. Title documents, ground-rent terms and lease length still need checking through the official records and your conveyancer.
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£24.99 one-off · no subscription · Human-checked and emailed to you. See a sample report · Review report options and coverage