Payment of fees by variable Direct Debit

Following a recent extension to the scheme, Land Registry is now able to offer customers the opportunity to pay fees for all Land Registry services by Direct Debit.  Payment by Direct Debit can be used for any application lodged by post, telephone or via our e-services.

The benefits of using this payment method are:

• Land Registry fees correctly assessed and collected
  You will not have to wait for a refund to be issued if you paid too much and the completion of applications will no longer be delayed because the fee is outstanding.
• Control over payment method
  You can cancel the direct debit instruction at any time.
• Guaranteed refund in the event of an error
  Direct Debit is a payment scheme that protects the interests of the Payer with a guarantee. The Direct Debit guarantee provides assurance to the Payer that any money debited in error will be immediately refunded by the Payer's bank.
• Supporting e-conveyancing
  By providing an electronic payment facility the direct debit scheme represents an important step towards e-lodgement and direct registration.

Further details are available by email from e-receivables@landregistry.gsi.gov.uk (including name, organisation, address details, telephone number and existing credit account number (if appropriate).