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View documentation for our Business Gateway APIs below.

To read more about the types of APIs we use visit A guide to SOAP and REST API types. For a list of HMLR terms and their definitions, visit our glossary.

Application Enquiry SOAP API

Use this service to view applications that are not yet completed by HMLR.

Discharge Activity SOAP API

Use this service to check if any charges have been removed in the previous 30 days.

e-Document Registration Service SOAP API

Use this service to send applications to change the register, automate the collection of correspondence and responses and receive completed applications.

Estimated Completion Date REST API

The Estimated Completion Date (ECD) is a date by which the application is likely to be completed.

Land Charges Full Search SOAP API

Use this service to request an official search of the Land Charges Register.

Land Charges Bankruptcy Search SOAP API

Use this service to find bankruptcy details on the Land Charges Register.

Local Land Charges Search SOAP API

Use the Local Land Charges service to find details of entries relating to land or property.

Notifications REST API

Use this service to get updates about multiple applications submitted by the same business unit.

Official Copy Document Availability V1 REST API

Use this service to order the Official Copy Document.

Official Copy Document Availability V2 REST API

Use this service to order the Official Copy Document.

Official Copy Title Known SOAP API

Use this service to order an official copy of the register, title plan, conveyance referred to on the register, deed referred to on the register and lease.

Official Search of Whole (with Priority) SOAP API

Use this service when your application relates to the whole of the registered title to protect transfers, leases and mortgages.

Official Search of Whole (with Priority) with Data REST API

Use this service when your application relates to the whole of the registered title to protect transfers, leases and mortgages.

Official Search of Part SOAP API

Use this service when your application relates to the whole of the registered title to protect transfers, leases and mortgages.

Online Owner Verification SOAP API

Use this service to verify property ownership data against HMLR property titles in real time.

Outstanding Requests Service SOAP API

Use this service to submit a request to return (or obtain) a list of applications with a new response to collect.

Poll Request Service SOAP API

Use this service to collect responses for applications that have been manually processed or submitted outside of working hours.

Register Extract Service SOAP API

Use this service to get source data from the Land Register in an electronic data stream (alongside the usual supply of the official copy).

Registered Proprietor Names REST API

Use this service to check the name and type of registered proprietors of a registered title throughout the process from instruction to application submission.

Search by Property Description SOAP API

Use this service to find out the title number and tenure of a property based on the address supplied.

Search of the Index Map SOAP API

Use this service to find out if land is registered and to get the title number.

Submit an application to change the Land Register REST API

Use this service to help lodge applications with HMLR to update the register or create a new lease or transfer of part.