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Apply for a local land charges search

Online

Submit your official search by completing our online forms and paying the requisite fees online. This service will make requesting your searches more efficient and avoid unnecessary postal delays in terms of the search being received and returned electronically, thereby saving you time.

Many of our customers currently use NLIS-Hub to submit their searches to us electronically. To find out more, visit NLIS.

You should be aware that NLIS Hub charge for using their facilities and to access their secure website, you will need to connect through a licensed channel provider. Currently, there are three licensed channels who charge an additional fee for their service. 

By post

You can request your search by completing the LLC1 or CON29 forms and sending them by post. Your search needs to be accompanied by a plan of the land or property you want to search and payment by cheque for the appropriate fee. For current prices, visit fees.

Send your forms to:

Town Hall
Ingrave Road
Brentwood
Essex
CM15 8AY

Official searches are currently returned between 1 to 5 working days.