Following an extensive consultation period, the Law Society has today announced a new two-form approach to replace the 5^th edition of the TA6 form. There will be an extended implementation period for the new forms, beginning in October 2025 before compulsory adoption of the new forms in March 2026. Further information about the TA6 consultation, timeline and next steps can be found here.

6 November 2024

INFORMATION ONLY - TA6 FORM

We have today received confirmation from the Law Society of England and Wales that the 4th and 5th editions of the TA6 property information form will continue to be accepted beyond the 15th January 2025. This extension is to allow sufficient time for full consideration of the results of the consultation before any further decisions are made. We will continue to keep you informed of any further developments when they become available.

Click here for the full press release from the Law Society.

2 April 2024

Conveyancing Forms Update

The Law Society is launching revised versions of the TA6 Property Information Form, TA6 Explanatory Notes for Sellers and Buyers and TA7 Leasehold Information Form, details of the changes can be found here: Transaction (TA) forms | The Law Society.

All forms are now available for immediate use although previous versions will be accepted until 25th June 2024 at which point the updated versions must be used.

TA6

Law Society Property Information Form (5th edition) (2024)

3/24

TA6(N)

Law Society Property Information Form (TA6) - Explanatory Notes for Sellers and Buyers

3/24

TA7

Leasehold Information Form (4th edition) (2024)

3/24

16 January 2023

UPDATED! TA7 Leasehold Information Form and TA13 Completion Information and Undertakings Form

NOW AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE.

The Law Society has updated the following forms:

TA7 Leasehold Information Form (3rd Edition) (01/23)
TA13 Completion Information and Undertakings Form (01/23)

The Law Society advises that the TA7 Leasehold Information Form (3^rd Edition) (2023) includes:

A new section on building safety to enable compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 including questions about: remediation works; whether the lease is a qualifying lease; the Leaseholder Deed of Certificate and the Landlord’s Certificate.
A question asking if the seller knows about defects that create a building safety risk.
New questions about the ownership and management of the building.
Fields to capture details of the seller if they are a company.
Updated definitions and other process improvements.

The TA13 Completion Information and Undertakings (4^th Edition) (2023) includes provisions for:

Arrangements to be made for the seller to hand over not just the keys, but also any equivalent electronic devices, passcodes and alarm codes.
Confirming that a copy of the executed transfer is attached or will be supplied before completion.
A client firm’s reference to be included with the bank details.

Both forms may be used from 9th January 2023 but the official ‘use’ date is 14th February 2023.

10 January 2022

Conveyancing forms updated

Updated versions of the LPE1 (Leasehold Property Enquiries), LPE2 (Consumer summary) and FME1 (Freehold Management Enquiries) forms have now been made live for use from the 11th January 2022.

FME1 Freehold Management Enquiries form 700001 1/22

LPE1 Leasehold Property Enquiries form 700002 1/22

LPE2 Buyers Leasehold Information Summary 700001 1/22

1 October 2021

UPDATED! CON29DW Drainage and Water Enquiries

In order to reflect legislative and industry change, the Law Society, in conjunction with the Drainage and Water Searches Network (DWSN), have developed a commercial drainage and water enquiry (CON29DW Commercial). This development has created a standardised enquiry that validates valuable information regarding, inter alia, wayleaves and easements. Accordingly, the ‘existing’ CON29DW, should now be used for residential enquiries only whilst the new CON29DW Com will be used for commercial enquiries.

The two separate forms, CON29DW (for residential properties) and CON29DWCom (for commercial properties), are available now for immediate use.

CON29DW Standard Residential Drainage and Water Enquiries (2021) 9/21

CON29DWCom Standard Commercial Drainage and Water Enquiries (2021) 9/21

5 June 2020

UPDATED! TA6 Property information form

The Law Society has updated TA6 and the accompanying guidance notes. Please review the updated guidance notes for all changes, however The Law Society advises that the changes deal with updated guidance from the Government about the discharge of septic tanks into surface water.
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TA6 Property Information Form (4th edition 2020 - second revision) 700005 6/20
TA6(N) Law Society Property Information Form (TA6) - Explanatory Notes for Sellers and Buyers 700003 6/20

7 February 2020

UPDATED! TA6 Property information form

The Law Society has updated the following forms which should be used after 31st January 2020.

TA6 Property information form (4th edition) 2/20

TA6(N) Law Society Property Information Form (TA6) - Explanatory Notes for Sellers and Buyers 2/20

The Law Society advises that changes to the Japanese knotweed question include:

Highlighting that information ought to be provided to a buyer if the seller is aware that there is a treatment plan in place
Rewording the introduction to better explain what knotweed is
Largely replacing ‘eradication’ with ‘managing its regrowth’ given the nature of knotweed
Guidance notes now refer to knotweed within 3 metres of a property rather than using the current 7 metres adopted by most surveyors which has come under criticism as being overly cautious and causing a significant number of properties to be otherwise ’blighted’.

3 May 2019

UPDATED! TA13 Completion Information and Undertakings (Third Edition)

The Law Society has updated the following form which should be used from 1st May 2019.

TA13 Completion information and undertakings (3rd edition) 5/19

The changes have been made further to a revision to the Code for Completion which has been amended to clarify the position following the Court of Appeal ruling in Dreamvar last year. Further information about changes to the Code can be found at https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/support-services/advice/articles/code-for-completion-by-post/.
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13 March 2018

Updates pending to Standard Conditions of Sale and Standard Commercial Property Conditions of Sale

The Law Society has postponed the implementation date for the updated SCS1 and SCPC from 01 March 2018 to 23 March 2018. The forms will be made for purchase as soon as The Law Society confirm the new implementation date and approve the forms.

SCS1 Contract incorporating the Standard Conditions of Sale (Fifth Edition – 2018 Revision) PENDING UPDATE

SCPC Contract incorporating the Standard Commercial Property Conditions of Sale (Third Edition – 2018 Revision) PENDING UPDATE

1 May 2017

UPDATED! SCPC Forms

The Law Society have updated the following form and guidance notes to include the Standard Commercial Property Conditions (Third Edition) and the latest edition is now available.

SCPC - Contract incorporating the Standard Commercial Property Conditions of Sale (Third Edition)

SCPC(Notes) - Explanatory notes on the Standard Commercial Property Conditions of Sale (Third Edition)

30 June 2016

UPDATED! CON29 FORMS

The Law Society has amended CON29O and CON29R to include questions for use from 04 July 16.

Any forms received on or before 01 July 2016 will receive a response on the current form. If a form us received on or after 02 July the local authority will decide whether to reply on the current or new version.

The CON29DW has also been updatd to include questions about private pumping stations, sustainable drainage systems and replaces water quality information with water hardness information.

ALL CON29O, CON29R AND CON29DW FORMS SUBMITTED ON OR AFTER 04 JULY 2016 MUST BE THE NEW VERSION.

Please be aware that the decision to charge VAT on CON searches has been delayed and no longer comes into force on 04 July 2016.

Updated versions of the CON29 forms are now available to purchase through our website.

14 June 2016

Amendments to Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements

The Immigration Act 2014 introduced an obligation on landlords to ensure that all prospective tenants have the right to rent by virtue of their immigration status. The following forms have all been amended to make provision for these changes and are available for immediate purchase:

AGR1F - Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (Furnished Flat)
AGR1U - Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (Unfurnished Flat)
AGR2F - Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (Furnished House)
AGR2U - Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (Unfurnished House)

5 October 2015

NEW LEASEHOLD PROPERTY FORMS

The Law Society, in conjunction with trade associations across the legal and leasehold sectors has revised the Leasehold Property Enquiries form LPE1. Trade associations involved included the British Property Federation, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Association of Residential Managing Agents.
The second edition of the LPE1 form was released on 1st October 2015 along with the introduction of a Buyers Leasehold Information Summary (LPE2).
The amendments have been made to:

Reflect changes in the Association of British Insurer agreements with lenders;
Provide better definitions and general wording; and
Include new questions aimed to reduce the need for additional enquiries, for example with regard to any transfer fees payable on sale.

5 October 2015

Landlord and Tenant Forms

Please be advised that whilst updating the legislation contained within our range of Tenancy Agreements, we have taken the opportunity to significantly restyle the forms into a more modern, user-friendly format. The catalogue numbers for each of the forms have subsequently changed and some forms in the series have been discontinued.
J630 is now AGR2U Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement - Unfurnished House

J631 is now AGR2F Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement - Furnished House

J632 is now AGR1U Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement - Unfurnished Flat

J633 is now AGR1F Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement - Furnished Flat

J634 Agreement for Letting a House Unfurnished - Assured Tenancy DISCONTINUED

J635 Agreement for Letting a House Furnished - Assured Tenancy
DISCONTINUED

J636 Agreement for Letting a Flat Unfurnished - Assured Tenancy
DISCONTINUED

J637 Agreement for Letting a Flat Furnished - Assured Tenancy
DISCONTINUED

1 October 2015

WITHDRAWN! Land Charges form

Land Charges form ‘K5 – Deed of Arrangement’ is withdrawn following the repeal of the Deeds of Arrangement Act 1914. As from 1 October 2015 it is no longer possible to register a new deed of arrangement.

Background: The Deeds of Arrangement Act 1914 has been repealed by virtue of paras. 1-3 of Sch.6 to the Deregulation Act 2015). The relevant provisions relating to Deeds of Arrangement are in force as from 1 October 2015 (by virtue of para.2(e) of The Deregulation Act 2015 (Commencement No.3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2015 (SI 2015/1732)).

1 October 2015

LANDLORD AND TENANT - USE FROM 01 OCTOBER 2015

LT6A - Notice seeking possession of a property let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, Housing Act 1988, section 21(1) and (4)

Due to the commencement of The Assured Shorthold Tenancy Notices and Prescribed Requirements (England) Regulations (2015) a new prescribed form is available where possession of accommodation under an assured shorthold tenancy (AST) is sought under s21(1) or (4) of the Housing Act 1988.

The new form will become mandatory in England for any ASTs created on or after 01 October 2015.

The form may be used for all eligible ASTs created before 01 October 2015 but is not mandatory for the earlier tenancies.

Form LTA3E has had a slight amendment to reflect the introduction of the new form.

LTA3E Application referring a Notice proposing a new rent under an Assured Periodic Tenancy or Agricultural Occupancy to a Tribunal - Housing Act 1988, section 13(4) (Form 6) UPDATED

LT6A Notice seeking possession of a property let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, Housing Act 1988, section 21(1) and (4) NEW

12 August 2014

Landlord & Tenant forms

The following Landlord & Tenant forms have been changed

HRF1 - UPDATED

HRF2W – DELETED

HRF2 Application Referring a Notice Proposing Different Terms for a Statutory Periodic Tenancy to a Tribunal (Form 2) - NEW

HRF4B – UPDATED

HRF4C – UPDATED

HRF6 – UPDATED

In addition:

HRF7W – UPDATED

14 July 2014

Message from the Law Society re CON 29 and CON 29O forms release date

The Law Society is currently updating the CON29 and CON 29O enquiry forms.

We understand that it is important for solicitors, local authorities and others to know when the new forms will be introduced so that you can plan budgets, resources and system changes accordingly.

In February, we said that we were aiming to launch the new forms in October 2014. We also said that we would keep all respondents updated about any changes to this proposed launch date.

We are keen to ensure that the new forms and the changes made to the forms are practicable. That is why we consulted the profession, local authorities and other key stakeholders in 2013. Following the publication of the consultation response, it was necessary to undertake further discussions with software developers, local authorities and others to ensure that the new forms were fit for purpose.

As a result of those further discussions, it has become necessary to delay the introduction of the new forms. We hope that the new forms will be launched in April 2015.

New enquiries - interim position

Some new enquiries have been added to the forms, eg community infrastructure levy (CIL) and assets of community value. While the forms will not go live yet, if solicitors wish to raise enquiries about these matters now, they should follow the format of the enquiry on the form to make it easier for respondents to answer.

Not all local authorities will have a CIL charging schedule. Solicitors may therefore wish to check the local authority's website for further information about whether a charging schedule is in place before raising enquiries about CIL.

Guidance

We are currently working on producing guidance notes to accompany the forms and propose to publish these to coincide with the introduction of the new forms.

Contact details

For more information contact property@lawsociety.org.uk

- See more at: http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/news/stories/conveyancing-forms-release-date/?utm_source=emailhosts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=test+-+PU#sthash.DBKP6NGJ.dpuf

Law Society CON 29 and CON 29O forms release date

14 July 2014

The Law Society is currently updating the CON 29 and CON 29O enquiry forms.

We understand that it is important for solicitors, local authorities and others to know when the new forms will be introduced so that you can plan budgets, resources and system changes accordingly.

In February, we said that we were aiming to launch the new forms in October 2014. We also said that we would keep all respondents updated about any changes to this proposed launch date.

As a result of those further discussions, it has become necessary to delay the introduction of the new forms. We hope that the new forms will be launched in April 2015.

New enquiries - interim position

Guidance

We are currently working on producing guidance notes to accompany the forms and propose to publish these to coincide with the introduction of the new forms.

Contact details

For more information contact property@lawsociety.org.uk

- See more at: http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/news/stories/conveyancing-forms-release-date/?utm_source=emailhosts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=test+-+PU#sthash.DBKP6NGJ.dpuf

Law Society CON 29 and CON 29O forms release date

14 July 2014

The Law Society is currently updating the CON 29 and CON 29O enquiry forms.

We understand that it is important for solicitors, local authorities and others to know when the new forms will be introduced so that you can plan budgets, resources and system changes accordingly.

In February, we said that we were aiming to launch the new forms in October 2014. We also said that we would keep all respondents updated about any changes to this proposed launch date.

As a result of those further discussions, it has become necessary to delay the introduction of the new forms. We hope that the new forms will be launched in April 2015.

New enquiries - interim position

Guidance

We are currently working on producing guidance notes to accompany the forms and propose to publish these to coincide with the introduction of the new forms.

Contact details

For more information contact property@lawsociety.org.uk

- See more at: http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/news/stories/conveyancing-forms-release-date/?utm_source=emailhosts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=test+-+PU#sthash.DBKP6NGJ.dpuf

Law Society CON 29 and CON 29O forms release date

14 July 2014

The Law Society is currently updating the CON 29 and CON 29O enquiry forms.

We understand that it is important for solicitors, local authorities and others to know when the new forms will be introduced so that you can plan budgets, resources and system changes accordingly.

In February, we said that we were aiming to launch the new forms in October 2014. We also said that we would keep all respondents updated about any changes to this proposed launch date.

As a result of those further discussions, it has become necessary to delay the introduction of the new forms. We hope that the new forms will be launched in April 2015.

New enquiries - interim position

Guidance

We are currently working on producing guidance notes to accompany the forms and propose to publish these to coincide with the introduction of the new forms.

Contact details

For more information contact property@lawsociety.org.uk

- See more at: http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/news/stories/conveyancing-forms-release-date/?utm_source=emailhosts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=test+-+PU#sthash.DBKP6NGJ.dpuf

Law Society CON 29 and CON 29O forms release date

14 July 2014

The Law Society is currently updating the CON 29 and CON 29O enquiry forms.

We understand that it is important for solicitors, local authorities and others to know when the new forms will be introduced so that you can plan budgets, resources and system changes accordingly.

In February, we said that we were aiming to launch the new forms in October 2014. We also said that we would keep all respondents updated about any changes to this proposed launch date.

As a result of those further discussions, it has become necessary to delay the introduction of the new forms. We hope that the new forms will be launched in April 2015.

New enquiries - interim position

Guidance

We are currently working on producing guidance notes to accompany the forms and propose to publish these to coincide with the introduction of the new forms.

Contact details

For more information contact property@lawsociety.org.uk

- See more at: http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/news/stories/conveyancing-forms-release-date/?utm_source=emailhosts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=test+-+PU#sthash.DBKP6NGJ.dpuf

Law Society CON 29 and CON 29O forms release date

14 July 2014

The Law Society is currently updating the CON 29 and CON 29O enquiry forms.

We understand that it is important for solicitors, local authorities and others to know when the new forms will be introduced so that you can plan budgets, resources and system changes accordingly.

In February, we said that we were aiming to launch the new forms in October 2014. We also said that we would keep all respondents updated about any changes to this proposed launch date.

As a result of those further discussions, it has become necessary to delay the introduction of the new forms. We hope that the new forms will be launched in April 2015.

New enquiries - interim position

Guidance

We are currently working on producing guidance notes to accompany the forms and propose to publish these to coincide with the introduction of the new forms.

Contact details

For more information contact property@lawsociety.org.uk

- See more at: http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/news/stories/conveyancing-forms-release-date/?utm_source=emailhosts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=test+-+PU#sthash.DBKP6NGJ.dpuf

17 December 2013

Conveyancing and Landlord & Tenant Forms - Changes and New Additions

Form CON29DW has been updated following agreement amongst water companies for a new format of questions. This format includes the introduction of a summary sheet and an updated structure, which groups the CON29DW questions into four sections: Maps, Drainage, Water, Charging.

Changes to forms HRF1, HRF2W, HRF4B, HRF4C and HRF7W have been made to reflect the abolition of Rent Assessment Committees in England. Former HRF2 and HRF7 are now for use in Wales only.

Customers who deal with conveyancing in the social housing sector have requested the Right to Acquire forms to be added alongside the Right to Buy range, and these are now available. Ask for RTA1, RTA2 and RTA3.

12 August 2013

Matrimonial - Official update - 12 August 2013

The following forms have been amended by HM Courts and Tribunals Service for use from 12 August 2013. The wording prior to the Statement of Truth has been changed on these forms.

D80A Statement in support of divorce/(judicial) separation - adultery UPDATED

D80B Statement in support of divorce/dissolution/(judicial) separation -
unreasonable behaviour UPDATED

D80C Statement in support of divorce/dissolution/(judicial) separation -
desertion UPDATED

D80D Statement in support of divorce/dissolution/(judicial) separation - 2
years consent UPDATED

D80E Statement in support of divorce/dissolution/(judicial) separation - 5
years separation UPDATED

D80F Statement in support of annulment -void marriage/civil partnership UPDATED

D80G Statement in support of annulment - voidable marriage/civil
partnership UPDATED

2 May 2013

Updated forms: Conveyancing

Following a consultation with Law Society members, two of the Law Society TA forms – TA6 and TA10 – that are used in the residential conveyancing process have been updated.

Accordingly, Shaw’s have revised their paper form offering to include the updated versions of TA6 and TA10, both of which are available to order now.

TA6 REVISED! Property Information Form (3rd Edition)

TA10 REVISED! Fittings and Contents Form (3rd Edition)

We would also like to take the opportunity to advise you that the following forms (which were developed to cater for the production of Home Information Packs) are withdrawn from 13th May 2013:

TA00 WITHDRAWN! Property Information Questionnaire (2009)

TA0 WITHDRAWN! Property Information Questionnaire (New Homes) (2009)

TA1 WITHDRAWN! Home Information Pack Index (2nd Edition) (2009)

TA2 WITHDRAWN! Sale Statement (2007)

TA4 WITHDRAWN! Required Commonhold Information (2007)

TA5 WITHDRAWN! Proof of Requests for Missing Documents and Information (2007)

TA15 WITHDRAWN! Commonhold Information Request (2007)

11 October 2012

Updated Forms: Insolvency and Companies

Companies House has made small changes to the following two forms which appear in both the Insolvency and Companies packs. These revised versions are now available.

INS4-71 Return of Final Meeting in a Members Voluntary Winding Up UPDATED

INS4-72 Return of Final Meeting in a Creditors Voluntary Winding Up UPDATED

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LICENSING AND REGISTRATION

LICENSING ACT - OFFICIAL UPDATE - 1 OCTOBER 2012

The following forms are all amended by the Licensing Act 2003 (Forms and Notices) (Amendment) Regulations 2012. The forms come into force from 1 October 2012. Unfortunately we received late notice of these changes however they are now included in this update for immediate use.

LA17 Application for a premises licence to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003 UPDATED

LA29 Application for a provisional statement to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003 UPDATED

LA34 Application to vary a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003 UPDATED

LA41A Application for a minor variation to a premises licence or club premises certificate under the Licensing Act 2003 (s 41A or s 86A Licensing Act 2003) UPDATED

LA71 Application for a club premises certificate to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003 UPDATED

LA84 Application to vary a club premises certificate to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003 UPDATED

LA100 Temporary Event Notice UPDATED

8 May 2012

Legal: Company and Insolvency forms updated

Companies House has made changes to the following forms which are for use from 7 May 2012. Companies House has said that whilst previous versions of the forms will be accepted for a time if correctly completed, it is strongly recommended that the latest version is used wherever possible.

AA02 Dormant company accounts (DCA) UPDATED!

DS01 Striking off application by a company UPDATED!

DS01-X3 DS01 continuation - Signature of director(s) UPDATED!

IN01 Application to register a company UPDATED!

LLDS01 Striking off application by a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) UPDATED!

LLDS01-X3 LLDS01 continuation - Signatures of Members UPDATED!

LLDS02 Withdrawal of striking off application by a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) UPDATED!

LLIN01 Application for the incorporation of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) UPDATED!

LLNM01 Notice of change of name of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) UPDATED!

NM01 Notice of change of name by resolution UPDATED!

OSAA01 Statement of details of parent law and other information for an overseas company UPDATED!

OSDS01 Notice of closure of a UK establishment of an overseas company UPDATED!

OSIN01 Registration of an overseas company opening a UK establishment UPDATED!

SH10 Notice of particulars of variation of rights attached to shares UPDATED!

INS2-36B Notice to Registrar of Companies in Respect of Date of Dissolution UPDATED!

INS4-68 Liquidators Progress Report UPDATED!

INS4-71 Return of Final Meeting in a Members Voluntary Winding Up UPDATED!

INS4-72 Return of Final Meeting in a Creditors Voluntary Winding Up UPDATED!

8 May 2012

Legal: Legal Aid forms updated

The LSC has worked with solicitors and operational court staff on a review and re-design of the CDS forms. The previous versions introduced in February continued to be accepted for a period of 3 months; however you should now use these latest versions.

CDS14 Application for Legal Aid in Criminal Proceedings UPDATED!

CDS15 Financial Statement for Legal Aid in Criminal Proceedings UPDATED!

25 April 2012

Legal: Licensing and Local Government: Licensing and Registration

UPDATED Forms:

Certain provisions of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 affecting the Licensing Act 2003 come into force this April. Consequential amendments have been made to prescribed forms, for use from 25 April 2012. In addition there are a number of forms in this area which are not prescribed but have been developed to be used alongside the prescribed forms, and these have also had consequential amendments.

LA117A Application for a Personal Licence (s.117(A)) UPDATED!

LA117C Application to renew a Personal Licence (s.117(C)) UPDATED!

LA117D Disclosure of convictions and declaration UPDATED!

LA42 Application to transfer Premises Licence (s.42) UPDATED!

LA51-87 Application for the review of a Premises Licence or Club Premises Certificate under the Licensing Act 2003 (s.51) UPDATED!

LIC100 Temporary Event Notice UPDATED!

LIC107 Counter Notice - Permitted Temporary Activities UPDATED!

LA169A Closure notice for persistently selling alcohol to children UPDATED!

LA-N1 Notice of Application for Premises Licence (A4 newspaper version) UPDATED!

LA-N2 Notice of Application to Vary Premises Licence (A4 newspaper version) UPDATED!

LA-N3 Notice of Review of Premises Licence following Closure Order(A4 newspaper version) UPDATED!

LA-N4 Notice of Application for a Provisional Statement (A4 newspaper version) UPDATED!

LA-N5 Notice of Application for a Club Premises Certificate (A4 newspaper version) UPDATED!

LA-N6 Notice of Application to Vary Club Premises Certificate (A4 newspaper version) UPDATED!

LA-N8 Notice of Application: Minor Variation of a club premises Certificate (s.86A) UPDATED!

LA-N9 Notice of Application: Minor Variation of Premises Licence (s.41A) UPDATED!

17 April 2012

Legal: Conveyancing and Company Updated Forms

UPDATED Forms:

Legal: Conveyancing and Company

The following forms which are in both Conveyancing and Company form groups have been updated. HMRC has requested changes to the certificates on page 2 of these forms. HMRC announced that the existing version of the form will be accepted until 5 September 2012, although it is recommended that the new form is used for all transfers on or after 6 April 2012. Where the old version of the form is being used for a transfer which is otherwise exempt from stamp duty or for which no chargeable consideration is given, either add the certificate manually to the reverse of the form and complete and sign it or provide the Registrar with further details, including relevant supporting documentation, about the transfer and why it is exempt from stamp duty.

For more details about the changes, visit http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/news/changes-stock-trans-form.htm.

CA30 Stock Transfer Form UPDATED!

CA31 Stock Transfer by Company UPDATED!

2 April 2012

Legal: Court updated forms

The following forms have been updated. They were revised by the Ministry of Justice in line with the 58th Update to the Civil Procedure Rules and should be used from 6 April 2012 .

N161 Appellant's Notice UPDATED!

N161A Notes for completing appellant's notice UPDATED!

30 March 2012

Family Procedure (Matrimonial and Children) Official updates pending – 6th April 2012

The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2012 come into force on 6th April 2012. The Ministry of Justice has made consequential amendments to a number of forms, and have also made changes following user feedback on some of the forms introduced under the Family Procedure Rules 2010.

CA100 Application under the Children Act 1989 for a residence, contact, prohibited steps, specifi c issue section 8 order or to vary or discharge a section 8 order

D8 Divorce / dissolution/ (judicial) separation petition

* P8AH Husband’s divorce petition – adultery

* P8AW Wife’s divorce petition – adultery

* P8BCP Civil Partner’s dissolution petition – behaviour

* P8BH Husband’s divorce petition – behaviour

* P8BW Wife’s divorce petition – behaviour

* P8CCP Civil Partner’s dissolution petition – desertion

* P8CH Husband’s divorce petition – desertion

* P8CW Wife’s divorce petition – desertion

* P8DCP Civil Partner’s dissolution petition – 2 years’ separation

* P8DH Husband’s divorce petition – 2 years’ separation

* P8DW Wife’s divorce petition – 2 years’ separation

* P8ECP Civil Partner’s dissolution petition – 5 years’ separation

* P8EH Husband’s divorce petition – 5 years’ separation

* P8EW Wife’s divorce petition – 5 years’ separation

D8B Answer to a divorce/dissolution/(judicial) separation or nullity petition

D8D Petition for a presumption of death decree/order and the dissolution of a marriage/civil partnership

D8N Nullity petition

D13B Statement in support of an application to dispense with service of the divorce/dissolution/nullity/(judicial) separation petition on the Respondent

D20 Medical examination: statement of parties and examiner

D50 Notice of application on ground of failure to provide maintenance or for alteration of maintenance agreement during parties’ lifetime

D50A Notice of proceedings and acknowledgement of service, section 17 Married Women’s Property Act 1882/section 66 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004

D50B Application under Section 17 of the Married Women’s Property Act 1882/Section 67 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004/ Application to transfer a tenancy under the Family Law Act 1996 Part IV

D50C Application on ground of failure to provide reasonable maintenance

D50D Application for alteration of maintenance agreement after the death of one of the parties under section 36 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973/ paragraph 73 to Schedule 5 to the Civil Partnership Act 2004

D50G Application to prevent transactions intended to defeat prospective applications for financial relief

D80A Statement in support of divorce/(judicial) separation – adultery

D80B Statement in support of divorce/dissolution/(judicial) separation – unreasonable behaviour

D80C Statement in support of divorce/dissolution /(judicial) separation – desertion

D80D Statement in support of divorce/dissolution/(judicial) separation – 2 years consent

D80E Statement in support of divorce/dissolution /(judicial) separation – 5 years separation

D80F Statement in support of annulment – void marriage/civil partnership

D80G Statement in support of annulment – voidable marriage/civil partnership

D81 Statement of information for a consent order in relation to a financial remedy

D84 Application for a decree nisi/conditional order or (judicial) separation decree/order

FORME Financial statement for financial order under Matrimonial Causes Act 1973/Civil Partnership Act 2004, or for financial relief after overseas divorce under Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 Part 3/Civil Partnership Act 2004 sch. 7

FORME (Notes) FORME notes for guidance (Financial statement for a financial order or for financial relief after an overseas divorce or dissolution etc)

FORME1 Financial Statement for a financial remedy (other than a financial order or financial relief after an overseas divorce or dissolution etc) in the county or High Court

FORME2 Financial Statement for a financial remedy in the magistrates’ court

FORMP1 Pension Sharing Annex under [Section 24B of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973] [paragraph 15 of Schedule 5 to the Civil Partnership Act 2004]

Probate – Update pending

The following form has a minor text correction within the notes.

PR2 Oath for administrator(s)

Matrimonial forms to be withdrawn

The following forms are no longer applicable under the Family Procedure Rules 2010 and are withdrawn from our catalogue. You are advised to throw them to avoid accidental use.

D75 Affidavit of Means WITHDRAWN

FPR114 Application for re-hearing WITHDRAWN

FPR117 Application for periodical payments to be made by standing order WITHDRAWN

FPR201 Affidavit in support of application to omit address from petition WITHDRAWN

FPR202 Affidavit in support of application to amend petition REPLACED BY FPR101

FPR203 Affidavit in support of application to file answer out of time REPLACED BY FPR103

FPR220 Affidavit in support of application for leave to apply for financial relief under Section 13 of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 WITHDRAWN

* indicates non-prescribed forms

16 March 2012

Court Forms

The following forms have been updated. Forms N1, N1A and N149 have been revised by the Ministry of Justice in line with the 58th Update to the Civil Procedure Rules to facilitate the processing of work through the County Court Money Claims Centre and should be used from 19 March 2012 .

N1 Claim Form (CPR Part 7) UPDATED!

N1A Notes for claimant on completing a claim form UPDATED!

N149 Allocation questionnaire (Small claims track) UPDATED!

27 January 2012

Court of Protection - official update - change of address

The Court of Protection has moved and the following forms are updated as a result. The new address for the Court of Protection is: Court of Protection The Royal Courts of Justice, Thomas More Building, Strand, London WC2A 2LL. DX 44450 Strand, and Tel: 0300 456 4600.

COP1 Application form UPDATED

COP1A Supporting information for property and affairs applications (Annex A) UPDATED

COP1B Supporting information for personal welfare applications (Annex B) UPDATED

COP2 Permission form UPDATED

COP3 Assessment of capacity UPDATED

COP4 Deputy’s declaration UPDATED

COP5 Acknowledgement of service/notification UPDATED

COP7 Application to object to the registration of a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) UPDATED

COP8 Application relating to the registration of an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) UPDATED

COP9 Application notice UPDATED

COP10 Application notice for applications to be joined as a party UPDATED

COP12 Special undertaking by trustees UPDATED

COP14 Proceedings about you in the Court of Protection UPDATED

COP12 Special undertaking by trustees UPDATED

COP14 Proceedings about you in the Court of Protection UPDATED

5 December 2011

Court Funds Office - official update

The Court Funds Office is moving and from 5 December 2011 will be based at: Court Funds Office Glasgow G58 1AB DX: 501757 Cowglen Tel: 0845 223 8500 Fax: 0141 636 4398. The following forms have been amended to show the new address.

CFO100 Request for deposit UPDATED

CFO101 Deposit schedule UPDATED

CFO102 Request for deposit (Compulsory Purchase Act 1965) UPDATED

CFO103 Request for deposit (Trustee Act 1925 with affidavit or witness statement) UPDATED

CFO105 Request for deposit (Rentcharges Act 1977) UPDATED

CFO106 Request for deposit (Life Assurance Companies Act 1896) UPDATED

CFO108 Deposit into the Senior Courts UPDATED

CFO200 Payment schedule UPDATED

CFO201 Request for payment out of money in court to satisfy a Part 36 offer UPDATED

CFO202 Notice of consent for payment out of monies in court UPDATED

CFO205 Request for payment to payee’s bank UPDATED

CFO207 Request for payment due to creditor UPDATED

CFO208 Request for payment due to security holder UPDATED

2 November 2011

HMRC Inheritance Tax - official update

HMRC have issued a revised version of form IHT409. This form has been amended following recent changes in legislation relating to alternatively secured pensions (ASPs). HMRC have asked that customers begin using the new version IHT409 as soon as possible.

IHT409 Pensions UPDATED

28 September 2011

Legal Services Commission

Legal Aid practitioners must use the following Legal Services Commission forms from 3 October 2011. All forms signed and dated on or after 3 October must be the new versions. Old versions signed and dated on or before 2 October 2011 will be accepted until 1 November 2011 after which time they will be rejected.

CLSPOA1 Claim for Payment on Account in Civil Cases (including civil applications arising from criminal proceedings) (CLSPOA1) UPDATED!

CLSPOA1 GN Claim for Payments on Account – Guidance for Providers UPDATED!

LF1 Litigator Fee Claim Form UPDATED!

20 September 2011

Companies - official - for use from 1 October 2011

The Companies Act 2006 (Annual Returns) Regulations 2011 comes into force on 1 October 2011, and as a result there are changes to the Annual Return form AR01. The new version must be used for returns made up to a date after 1 October 2011.

AR01 Annual Return (For returns made up to a date on or after 1 October 2011) UPDATED!

20 September 2011

Court - official update

The 57th update to the Civil Procedure Rules comes into force on 1 October 2011. The following forms have been updated as a result, and may be used immediately. Install this update at your earliest convenience, but before 1 October 2011.

N5B Claim form for possession of property (accelerated procedure) (assured shorthold

tenancy) UPDATED

N11B Defence form (accelerated possession procedure) (assured shorthold tenancy) UPDATED

N215 Certificate of service UPDATED

N242A Notice of offer to settle (Section 1 - Part 36) UPDATED

16 September 2011

Companies changes pending

Following changes in the company rules, there is no requirement after 1st October to notify Companies House of the particulars of a mortgage or charge by an overseas company. Therefore the following forms will be withdrawn on 1st October 2011.

OSMG01-X4 Continuation sheet for OSMG01 £0.35 WITHDRAWN
OSMG01-X5 Continuation sheet for OSMG01 £0.35 WITHDRAWN
OSMG01-X6 Continuation sheet for OSMG01 £0.35 WITHDRAWN
OSMG01 Particulars of a mortgage or charge by an overseas company WITHDRAWN

29 July 2011

Children Act - withdrawn forms

We understand that the following forms should no longer be used in Family Proceedings and we are therefore withdrawing these from our catalogue.

CA10 Supplement for an application for financial provision for a child or variation of financial provision for a child - Paragraph 4 Schedule 1 Children Act 1989 WITHDRAWN

CA10A Statement of Means - Schedule 1 Children Act 1989 WITHDRAWN

29 July 2011

Matrimonial - withdrawn form

We understand that the following form should no longer be used in Family Proceedings and we are therefore withdrawing this form from our catalogue.

D21 Request for Directions for Trial (Family Proceedings Rules 2.24 and 2.25) WITHDRAWN

14 July 2011

Courts, Family & Probate forms

Legal: Court update

The following form has been updated in line with the latest Ministry of Justice version, for immediate use.

EX50 Civil and Family Court Fees - High Court and County Court - From April 2011 (Q270511(1)) UPDATED!

Legal: Probate changes pending

HMRC are introducing new versions of the following forms, which are for mandatory use from 1 October 2011.

IHT402 Claim to transfer unused nil rate band

IHT420 National Heritage assets, Conditional exemption and offers in lieu of tax

WITHDRAWN Forms:

Legal: Court Pack forms

The following forms are being removed from the Court catalogue. Form N38 is obsolete and forms N60 and N65 are being withdrawn following advice from Court Service.

N38 Order for oral examination (person other than judgment debtor) WITHDRAWN

N60 Attachment of earnings order WITHDRAWN

N65 Attachment of earnings order - maintenance - priority order WITHDRAWN

Legal: Family & Probate forms

The following forms are withdrawn.

ACC6 Originating process for an Adoption Order/Order authorising a proposed Foreign Adoption WITHDRAWN

AMC6 Application for an Adoption Order WITHDRAWN

AMC10 Order freeing a child for adoption WITHDRAWN

CF100 Form of Entry in the Parental Order Register (England) WITHDRAWN

EC1 Application for a Licence - The Children (Performances) Regulations 1968 (as amended) WITHDRAWN

M17 Judgment Summons WITHDRAWN

YC4 Summons: Proceedings in respect of Supervision Order WITHDRAWN

31 May 2011

Probate forms

Probate: Official update

The following forms have been updated and may be used immediately.

IHT100 Inheritance Tax Account (Trusts) UPDATED!

IHT400 Inheritance Tax Account UPDATED!

IHT410 Life Assurance and Annuities UPDATED!

IHT413 Business and Partnership interests and assets UPDATED!

PREP Estate Provisions (April 2011 Edition) UPDATED!

The following form is withdrawn as it was a checklist applicable to IHT200 Inheritance Tax Returns, which have been replaced by the IHT400 series.

CHK1 Checklist for IHT200 WITHDRAWN

12 May 2011

Landlord and Tenant forms

Landlord and Tenant: Official update

The Government has amended the Landlord and Tenant (Notice of Rent) (England) Regulations 2004 by correction slip and the following form has been updated accordingly. This version is for immediate use.

CLR166 Notice to Long Leaseholders of Rent Due (Q030511(1)) UPDATED!

The following form(s) will be removed from the Landlord and Tenant form group. PCL1N has been withdrawn, practitioners should refer to the Land Registry’s own practice guide No. 64.

PCL1N Prescribed Clauses Guidance Notes WITHDRAWN

9 May 2011

Legal Services Commission forms

Legal Services Commission: Official [INVALID]

The Legal Services Commission introduces the delayed family phase 2 fees on Monday 9 May 2011. The following forms have been [INVALID]d accordingly and must be used from 9 May 2011.

CLSAPP3 Application for Funding in Family Proceedings (Q270411(3)) [INVALID]D!

CLSAPP5 Application for Funding in Special Children Act Proceedings (Q040511(1)) [INVALID]D!

CLSCLM1 Claim for assessment of costs or payment of costs following detailed assessment in civil cases (Q270411(1)) [INVALID]D!

CLSCLM2 Report in civil cases - costs met in part or in full by other party (CLSCLAIM2) (Q060511(1)) [INVALID]D!

CLSCLM1A Claim for costs in fixed fee public law scheme (Q270411(2)) [INVALID]D!

CW1PL Family Help (Lower) Public Law (Q070511(1)) [INVALID]D!

Withdrawn Forms:

In addition the following form is withdrawn.

CLSCLAIM1A-GN Guide to the completion of the CLSCLAIM1A WITHDRAWN

14 April 2011

Insolvency and Companies forms

Insolvency and Company: Official update

The following forms are amended as a result of the Insolvency (Amendment) Rules 2011 and are for immediate use.

INS6-1 Statutory demand under s.268(1)(a) - debt for liquidated sum due immediately UPDATED!

INS6-2 Statutory demand - debt for liquidated sum payable immediately following a judgment order of the court UPDATED!

INS6-3 Statutory demand under section 268(2) Insolvency Act 1986 debt payable at future date UPDATED!

INS6-7 Creditor's bankruptcy petition on failure to comply with statutory demand for a liquidated sum payable immediately UPDATED!

INS6-8 Creditor's bankruptcy petition on failure to comply with a statutory demand for a liquidated sum payable at a future date UPDATED!

INS6-9 Creditor's bankruptcy petition where execution or other process on a judgment has been returned unsatisfied in whole or part UPDATED!

INS6-10 Bankruptcy petition for default in connection with voluntary arrangement UPDATED!

INS6-27 Debtor's bankruptcy petition UPDATED!

Company: Official update

The following forms have been amended by Companies House due to changes to the fees payable on submission. The revised forms are not mandatory, and current versions of the forms submitted after 6 April 2011 will not be rejected provided they are accompanied by the correct fee. For details of the new fees which apply from 6 April 2011, visit http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/toolsToHelp/april2011FeeChanges.shtml.

AR01 Annual Return UPDATED!

IN01 Application to register a company UPDATED!

LLAR01 Annual Return for a Limited Liability Partnership UPDATED!

LLIN01 Application to register a Limited Liability Partnership UPDATED!

AP03 Appointment of secretary UPDATED!

30 March 2011

Forms affected by the Family Procedure Rules 2010

Family Procedure Rules: Official update

The Ministry of Justice has revised the following forms, for use under the Family Procedure Rules 2010. These forms should be used from 6 April.

The Family Procedure Rules 2010 and Practice Directions are available on the Ministry of Justice website, at http://www.justice.gov.uk/family/procrules/index.htm

D50 (or formerly called CCD50) Notice of application on ground of failure to provide maintenance or for alteration of maintenance agreement during parties' lifetime UPDATED!

D50A (or formerly called CCD50A) Notice of Proceedings and Acknowledgement of Service - maintenance/property proceedings UPDATED!

D62 (or formerly called CCD62) Request for issue of Judgment Summons UPDATED!

D84 (or formerly called CCD84) Application for a decree nisi/conditional order or (judicial) separation decree/order UPDATED!

D89 (or formerly called CCD89) Request for personal service by a court bailiff UPDATED!

The following forms are supplied as replacements.

D6 Statement of reconciliation REPLACES M3

D8A (or formerly called CCD8A) Statement of Arrangements for Children REPLACES M4

D36 Notice of application for Decree Nisi to be made absolute REPLACES M8

*D80A Affidavit by petitioner in support of petition under s.1(2)(a), Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 - adultery REPLACES M7(a)

*D80B Affidavit by petitioner in support of petition under s.1(2)(b), Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 - behaviour REPLACES M7(b)

*D80C Affidavit by petitioner in support of petition under s.1(2)(c), Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 - desertion REPLACES M7(c)

*D80D Affidavit by petitioner in support of petition under s.1(2)(d), Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 - 2 years separation and consent REPLACES M7(d)

*D80E Affidavit by petitioner in support of petition under s.1(2)(e), Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 - 5 years separation REPLACES M7(e)

D81 (or formerly called CCD81) Statement of information for a consent order in relation to a financial remedy REPLACES M1

D151 (or formerly called CCD151) Application for Registration of a Maintenance Order in a Magistrates' Court REPLACES M33

* Non-prescribed forms

The Ministry of Justice has revised the following forms, for use under the Family Procedure Rules 2010. These forms should be used from 6^th April 2011, but not before.

CA1A (or formerly called CF1A) Allegations of harm and domestic abuse - Supplemental Information Form UPDATED!

CA2 (or formerly called CF2) Application [for permission to start proceedings] [for an order or directions in existing proceedings] [to be joined as, or cease to be, a party in existing family proceedings under the Children Act 1989] UPDATED!

CA5 (or formerly called CF5) Application concerning the registration of a child-minder or provider of day-care UPDATED!

CA8 (or formerly called CF8) Confidential contact details UPDATED!

CA100 (or formerly called CF100) Application under the Children Act 1989 for a residence, contact or specific issue section 8 order or to vary or discharge a section 8 order UPDATED!

The following costs and financial remedy (previously ancillary relief) forms have been updated.

D252 Notice of Commencement of Assessment of Bill of Costs UPDATED!

D254 Request for Default Costs Certificate UPDATED!

D258 Request for a Detailed Assessment Hearing (non legal aid) UPDATED!

D258A Request for detailed assessment (legal aid only) UPDATED!

D259 Notice of Appeal against a detailed assessment UPDATED!

Family Law Act – withdrawn form

The following form is withdrawn.

FL423 Application for a Declaration of Parentage under the Family Law Act 1986, Section 55A WITHDRAWN!

29 March 2011

Legal Aid and Conveyancing forms

Legal Aid: Official update for 4 April 2011

The Legal Services Commission has introduced revised versions of the following forms, for use from 4 April 2011.

CDS14 Application for Legal Aid in Criminal Proceedings UPDATED!

CDS15 Financial Statement for Legal Aid in Criminal Proceedings UPDATED!

CDS16 Application for Review on the Grounds of Hardship (Legal Aid in Criminal Proceedings) UPDATED!

CW2(Imm) Controlled Legal Representation (Immigration) UPDATED!

CW3AIMM Application for Extension of Upper Costs Limit - Controlled Work 3A (Imm) UPDATED!

CW3BIMM Application for extension of Upper Costs Limit - Controlled Work 3B (Imm) UPDATED!

CW3CIMM Graduated Fee Scheme - Application for extension of Disbursement Limit - Controlled Work 3C (Immigration) UPDATED!

LF1 Litigator Fee Claim UPDATED!

CLSCK3 Financial assessment forms checklist UPDATED!

WITHDRAWN Forms:

Legal Aid:

The Legal Services Commission has withdrawn the following forms as they are no longer in use. We understand that the LSC online service should be used instead.

CDS6 Contract Work Report Form WITHDRAWN!

CMSF Controlled Matter Start Form WITHDRAWN!

CMRFIMM Imm - Consolidated Matter Report Form WITHDRAWN!

CMRFMENH MenH - Consolidated Matter Report Form WITHDRAWN!

CMRFFAMH FamH - Consolidated Matter Report Form WITHDRAWN!

CMRFTFF TFF - Consolidated Matter Report Form WITHDRAWN!

29 March 2011

Conveyancing forms

Conveyancing: Official update for 1 April 2011

The Law Society has produced a fifth edition of the Standard Conditions of Sale, for use from 1 April 2011, and form SCS has been amended to include the fifth edition. Changes have also been made to form TA13, for use from 1 April 2011. The Guidance notes for the fifth edition of the Standard Conditions of Sale are available on request.

SCS Contract incorporating Standard Conditions of Sale (Fifth Edition) (Q250311(2)) UPDATED!

TA13 Completion Information and Undertakings (Second Edition) (Q250311(1)) UPDATED!