Find out about the Collaboration Agreement (CA)
- Find out about the Collaboration Agreement (CA)
- Check the Terms of Collaboration (ToC)
Information on the agreement between HM Land Registry (HMLR) and local authorities (LAs).
What is it
This is an agreement between HMLR and an LA. The CA authorises the digitalisation of LA data. It then transfers the responsibility of local land charges (LLC) from the LA to HMLR.
The CA means both parties agree to collaborate. This means HMLR becomes the registering authority for LLC. This is in accordance with Schedule 5 to the Infrastructure Act 2015 and sets out the respective rights and obligations of both parties.
The Collaboration Agreement contains 2 Schedules:
- Schedule 1 – describes the Authority Data supplied to HMLR
- Schedule 2 – sets out the specific process for the transmission of the Authority Data to HMLR
When it is signed
We issue the CA during early engagement with the LA. They must complete it before sharing the data with HMLR.
We recommend sharing the document early with the legal department in your LA.
What happens next
The LA and HMLR work together to undertake a mobilisation meeting and agree a delivery plan. The CA is valid for 2 years before going live (with option to extend).
This qualifies the LA for the initial transition payment and permits LA’s data to go live on HMLR’s register.