Official Search of Whole with Priority, OS1.

The Land Registry has produced a practice leaflet, Practice Guide 12, covering all aspects of Official Searches.

You can only apply for an Official Search in respect of a protectable disposition, i.e. a disposition (including one by virtue of r.38, LRR 2003) of a registered estate or registered charge made for valuable consideration.

As well as updating the details of a previously obtained official copy of the register, a priority search has the effect of "freezing" the register. This ensures that no adverse entries are made on the register during the priority period granted under the Official Search certificate.

The result of the Official Search (certificate OS1R) can be issued in electronic format i.e. a PDF file or by post.

If a certificate is received in electronic format, no paper copy will be issued. If the certificate is not available for electronic delivery, this request will be diverted to postal delivery.

In order to view the certificate OS1R in the electronic format, Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5 or above must be installed on your PC.

There is a charge of £3.00 to lodge this type of search.