HM Land Registry updates Practice Guide 82
HM Land Registry (HMLR) has updated Practice Guide 82—Electronic signatures accepted by HMLR. Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.3.1 and 5.2 have been amended to clarify that when using a conveyancer-certified electronic signature, the electronic document stored within the signature platform constitutes the original deed or document. It is not acceptable to print or electronically store a copy outside the platform and add the date to that copy instead of dating the original electronic document within the platform. Section 12 has also been updated to include two key reminders regarding the use of conveyancer-certified electronic signatures.