# Statutory Declaration Template — Adverse Possession Application (Schedule 6, LRA 2002)

> For use when applying to HM Land Registry to register land as yours based on 10+ years (registered land) or 12 years (unregistered land) of adverse possession.

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## STATUTORY DECLARATION

In the matter of an application for registration of title based on adverse possession under Schedule 6 of the Land Registration Act 2002

**I, [FULL NAME]**
of [FULL ADDRESS]
**do solemnly and sincerely declare** as follows:

### 1. The Property
1.1 The property the subject of this declaration is [PROPERTY DESCRIPTION, ADDRESS, TITLE NUMBER (if registered), EDGE / AREA / DIMENSIONS]
1.2 The property is shown edged [COLOUR] on the plan annexed to this declaration and marked "A"

### 2. The Previous Registered Owner
2.1 The previous registered owner of the property is [NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) AS ON THE REGISTER]
2.2 The previous registered owner's last known address is [ADDRESS FROM REGISTER]
2.3 I have made reasonable enquiries to locate the previous registered owner including [LIST ENQUIRIES: electoral roll, search of company records,询问 neighbours, etc.]

### 3. The Period of Adverse Possession
3.1 I took possession of the property on or about [DATE - AT LEAST 10 YEARS AGO FOR REGISTERED LAND OR 12 YEARS FOR UNREGISTERED]
3.2 From that date to the present, I have been in continuous, uninterrupted, exclusive possession of the property
3.3 My possession has been:
   - (a) **Open and notorious** — I have used the property openly without concealment, including [DESCRIBE: cutting grass, maintaining fences, parking cars, etc.]
   - (b) **Without the consent of the registered owner** — I have never sought or received permission to use the property
   - (c) **To the exclusion of the registered owner** — I have not shared possession with the registered owner or any third party

### 4. Specific Acts of Possession (list chronologically)
| Date | Act |
|------|-----|
| [DATE] | [e.g. Erected 6ft close-boarded fence along boundary A-B] |
| [DATE] | [e.g. Cut grass and maintained lawn weekly] |
| [DATE] | [e.g. Planted hedge along boundary C-D] |
| [DATE] | [e.g. Built garden shed at point X] |
| [DATE] | [e.g. Paid council tax on the land via single annual bill] |

### 5. The Estate or Interest Claimed
5.1 I claim to be entitled to be registered as the **freehold owner** [or leasehold / rentcharge / other - SPECIFY] of the property

### 6. Documentary Evidence Annexed
- [ ] Plan edged in [COLOUR] showing the property
- [ ] Statutory declaration of supporting witness [NAME], [ADDRESS]
- [ ] Statutory declaration of supporting witness [NAME], [ADDRESS]
- [ ] Photographs of property at various dates (datalable)
- [ ] Receipts for maintenance work done on the property
- [ ] Council tax records
- [ ] Utility bills (where relevant)
- [ ] Insurance documents covering the property
- [ ] Any other documentary evidence

### 7. Statement of Truth
I confirm that the facts stated in this declaration are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I understand that proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against anyone who makes, or causes to be made, a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth.

Signed: ____________________
Print Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________

### 8. Witness
Witnessed by [FULL NAME]
of [FULL ADDRESS]
who confirms:
- I am over 18 years of age
- I am not a party to this application
- I have known the declarant for [N] years
- I have witnessed the declarant sign this declaration in my presence

Witness Signed: ____________________
Print Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Profession: ____________________
Address: ____________________

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## FOOTNOTES

- **Important**: This template is for guidance only. Adverse possession applications are complex and case-specific. Take legal advice from a solicitor before submitting.
- **Time periods**: 10 years for registered land (Schedule 6 LRA 2002), 12 years for unregistered land (Limitation Act 1980).
- **Register of title**: Once registered, your title becomes an estate in fee simple, protected by the state guarantee.
- **Risks**: If the previous registered owner objects within the notice period, the application is referred to the Land Registration division of the Property Chamber (First-tier Tribunal) for determination.
- **HM Land Registry Practice Guide 5**: Section 5 covers adverse possession in detail.

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## REFERENCES

- Land Registration Act 2002, Schedule 6 (Adverse possession of registered land) — https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/9/schedule/6
- Land Registration Act 2002, section 75 (Meaning of 'adverse possession') — https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/9/section/75
- Limitation Act 1980, section 15 (Action to recover land) — https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/58/section/15
- HM Land Registry Practice Guide 5: Adverse possession of registered land
- HM Land Registry Practice Guide 12: Bringings into registration of interests in land