First registrations

A first registration application arises where a lease that is subject to compulsory registration has been granted out of an unregistered estate. The use of the prescribed clauses is not compulsory for this type of lease. Please note that a lease of land granted out of a landlord's unregistered estate that is itself subject to compulsory registration is not a first registration. The landlord's title must be registered first (r.38 LRR 2003) and the lease registered afterwards as a registrable disposition. A form AP1 is required instead of a form FR1.

Where the application is a first registration, the clauses will be used as an indicator of the contents of the lease, and any interest contained in the lease, such as an option, will only be noted in another registered title when a separate application in form AP1, AN1 or UN1 (as appropriate) is made. Advantages to using the clauses Although use of the clauses with an application for first registration is purely voluntary, there are a number of advantages to their use. Leases will be in a consistent and modern format. Completing the clauses will act as a reminder to apply for registration or noting of interests contained in the lease (eg. options). Applications for standard restrictions can be made using clause LR13 without the need to lodge a form RX1. Please remember to use forms FR1, DL and DI with a first registration, not a form AP1. This is the end of the chapter on first registrations.