Local land charges FAQs
How long do searches take to process?
Under normal circumstances approximately 10 working days for standard searches (excludes CON29 optional enquiries). Any change to this return time will be advertised on our web pages.
How do I contact the Land Registry?
The Land Registry has a new address for citizens/the public to send their applications to; this is because they now scan all applications at their Gloucester office, before sending them electronically to the appropriate offices to be processed.
- Address: Land Registry, Citizen Centre, PO Box 74, Gloucester GL14 9BB
- Telephone Customer Support Line: 0300 006 0411, 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
- Email: customersupport@landregistry.gov.uk
- Website: HM Land Registry
National Land Information Service (NLIS)
The NLIS (National Land Information Service) provides quick and easy access to authoritative, accurate and comprehensive information on all land and property in England and Wales.
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