Practice Guide 67 Explained

Practice Guide 67 is the HM Land Registry guidance behind every ID1, ID2 and ID5 form. But because it is written for conveyancers, it can be hard going. So here is what it says in plain English, checked against the September 2026 version.

What is Practice Guide 67?

Practice Guide 67: evidence of identity is HM Land Registry’s official guidance on identity checks for property applications. Property fraud often relies on someone pretending to be the owner. So the guide explains when your identity must be checked, and who is allowed to check it.

In short, if no conveyancer is acting for you, the guide is why you need an ID1 or ID2. You can read more about each form in our guides section.

Who can verify an ID1 or ID2?

Only a conveyancer can sign Section B or C of an ID1 or ID2. Under the guide, that means a legal professional who holds a current practising certificate, such as a solicitor or a licensed conveyancer. HM Land Registry also accepts Scottish solicitors.

The guide adds two more groups by agreement. First, any Chartered Legal Executive can verify identity, even if they are not a conveyancer. Second, licensed probate practitioners regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers can verify too.

However, a paralegal can never sign, even at a law firm. Our ID1 verification service uses an SRA-regulated solicitor, so this is covered. For the full list, see our guide to who can verify your identity.

What if no solicitor can verify you?

Then form ID3 may be an option, as it lets a non-conveyancer from six professions verify you. These are a medical doctor, a dentist, a chartered or certified accountant and a regulated financial adviser. Also, an MP or a Member of the Senedd can sign.

But the conditions are strict. You must both hold a UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man passport. Also, they must have known you for at least a year, and you cannot be related or in the same deal.

The check must also happen in person, because video ID3 checks ended in February 2024. Our guide to form ID3 explains who qualifies.

Video verification and the ID5

The guide allows a conveyancer to check your identity over a live video call. In that case, they complete form ID5 instead of Section B or C of your ID1 or ID2. Then they take a screenshot of you during the call.

The ID5 and screenshot go in with your ID1 or ID2, and HM Land Registry accepts them. That is how our ID5 video verification service works. For the full picture, see our guide to ID5 video verification.

What documents do you need?

Practice Guide 67 does not list the documents itself. Instead, the accepted evidence is set out in the notes to form ID1. For most people, a passport or a photocard driving licence is the simplest choice.

Because the rules have more detail than that, we cover them in a separate guide. See what ID documents you need for the full list.

How long does an ID1 last?

Your completed forms must be signed no more than 3 months before your application is lodged. That covers the ID1 or ID2 and the ID5. So if you book too early, the forms can expire before HM Land Registry receives them.

Our guide to how long an ID1 form lasts explains how to time your booking.

Living overseas

Living abroad does not get you out of the check. In fact, the guide says plainly that being overseas is not a reason to skip the ID1. Instead, you can be verified by video, or by a lawyer or notary in your country.

If you use a lawyer abroad, they must also send proof that they can practise there. Our guide to verifying from overseas covers both routes.

When you do not need an ID1

The guide lists a few exceptions. The most common is the low-value exception. If the land is worth £6,000 or less, a valuer’s certificate can replace the ID form.

Other exceptions cover insolvency officials, court deputies and a few rare cases. But living overseas or finding it inconvenient never counts. So most people dealing with a home will need an ID1.

What has changed recently?

HM Land Registry updates the guide regularly. Here are the changes that matter most to you.

• September 2023. Executors and administrators lost their exemption. So if you transfer or assent a property after a death, you now need an ID1 like anyone else.
• February 2024. Non-conveyancers could no longer verify identity by video. As a result, ID3 checks now have to happen in person.
• June 2025. A new Section C was added to forms ID1 and ID2. It allows a conveyancer to verify you digitally, to HM Land Registry’s own standard.
• September 2025. The ID3 rules were tightened. Now, if either person lacks a UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man passport, you must use an ID1.
• September 2026. The latest update clarified one exception. Even when an insolvency official or deputy acts, the person they act for still needs an ID check.

The 2023 change still catches executors out. Our probate and executors guide covers what it means in practice.

What if your ID evidence is missing?

For now, HM Land Registry will not reject an application just because the ID evidence is missing. Instead, it sends a requisition asking you to provide it. But if you do not reply in time, the application can be cancelled.

Our guide to what to do if your ID1 is rejected or requisitioned explains how to put it right.

Common questions

Does following Practice Guide 67 cost more?

No, the guide adds nothing on top. Each ID1 verification is a fixed £79 per person, which includes the ID5 video verification. Overseas customers pay £99, and our pricing page has the full breakdown.

Do executors need an ID1 form?

Yes, in most cases, because since 4 September 2023 executors and administrators who transfer or assent a property need their identity verified. But if a conveyancer acts for them, that conveyancer confirms their identity instead. Our probate and executors guide explains the details.

Can a doctor sign my ID1 form?

No, only a conveyancer such as a solicitor can sign Section B of an ID1. However, a doctor can verify you on form ID3 instead. That route only works in person, and you must both hold a UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man passport.

Can a nurse or paralegal verify my identity?

No, a paralegal is not a conveyancer, so they cannot sign an ID1 even at a law firm. Also, nurses are not on the ID3 list. Only six professions can use form ID3, and doctors and dentists are two of them.

Is video verification allowed under Practice Guide 67?

Yes, but only by a conveyancer, who completes an ID5 form and takes a screenshot of you during the call. Then the ID5 and screenshot go in with your ID1 or ID2. That is exactly how our service works.

How long do the forms stay valid?

Your ID1 or ID2, and the ID5, must be signed no more than 3 months before your application is lodged. So it is worth booking your appointment close to your submission date. Our guide to how long an ID1 form lasts has more detail.

What is the difference between Practice Guide 67 and the ID1 form?

Practice Guide 67 is the rulebook, and the ID1 is the form. In other words, the guide tells professionals how to check your identity. The ID1 is the document they sign to record that they did it.

How your video verification works

1. Book a time. Book online now and pay securely, or message us on WhatsApp first if you have a question. Same-day, evening and weekend appointments are often available.
2. Send your documents. Before the call, you email copies of your ID to the solicitor.
3. Verify by video call. Next, the solicitor checks your ID on a short, secure call. This is the ID5 process.
4. Get your forms. Your signed and stamped ID1 or ID2, together with the ID5, are sent to you the same day.
5. Send to Land Registry. Finally, submit your forms alongside the rest of your application.