Local authority search fees
The fee for an official search depends on the type of application you have submitted.
You can individually purchase the LLC1, CON29R or CON29O (questions 4–22). It is not possible to cancel/refund a search request.
Apply for a Local Authority Search
| Type | Cost (inc. VAT) up to 31 March 2026 | Cost (inc. VAT) with effect from 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Full search- A full local land charge search report consists of two parts, the LLC1 and the CON29R | £205 | £235.90 |
| LLC1 (exc VAT) | £25 | £25.75 |
| Con29R Residential | £180 | £210.15 |
| Con29O optional enquiries (questions 4–21) – excluding question 8 | £14.28 | £14.70 |
| Con29O optional enquiries (question 22) | £16.80 | £16.80 |
| Additional enquiries (solicitors’ own enquiries) | £28.55 | £29.40 |
| Additional parcel of land on a full search | £21.41 | £22.04 |
| Additional parcel of land on a LLC1 | £5.14 | £6.11 |
| Copies of documents as a result of a search | £25.00 | £28.00 |
Page last reviewed: 2 March 2026