Local land charges search
Local land charges searches are searches that are requested by a solicitor or licensed conveyancer acting on behalf of a person buying or selling land or property. The search is a series of standard questions designed to give any potential buyer as much information as possible about the property.
Submitting a local authority search electronically
We are currently connected to the National Land Information Service (NLIS) at Level 2. This means search requests can be submitted electronically using one of the licensed NLIS channels. Search replies are also returned electronically.
You can find out more about NLIS on their website www.nlis.org.uk or you can contact any of the licensed channels listed below:
Alternatively, to arrange a search, please contact us directly on landcharges@lancaster.gov.uk
Services and fees
Personal search
The local land charges register is available to view via a terminal at to Lancaster town hall, Lancaster, LA1 1PJ, on an appointment-only basis.
Appointments are made by emailing your request to landcharges@lancaster.gov.uk giving two clear working days notice. Please request an appointment time.
- Appointments are held hourly from 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday
- There are 4 time slots: 9am,10am, 11am and 12pm each day with a maximum of six addresses per appointment
Other personal search information is available by emailing the relevant service areas:
- developmentcontrol@lancaster.gov.uk
- environmentalhealth@lancaster.gov.uk
- strategichousing@lancaster.gov.uk
Last updated: 05 April 2023