Witness signature on TR1 form

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My solicitor has asked that the TR1 transfer form be witnessed by an independent person.  She has asked that the witness occupation should be added.  I looked this up on google and it does seem to state that they should indicate their profession but the form itself does not have a slot for occupation.  Just address, name and signature of the witness.

Any comments?  Is the occupation of the witness needed and where should they put it on the form?  Just after their name?

hpsauce86

We had a box for their occupation on the form, where they signed and dated. 

user1977

Just stick it in brackets after their name or something, it's not a big deal either way. If you're not sure, ask your solicitor.

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hpsauce86 said:

We had a box for their occupation on the form, where they signed and dated. 

sounds like the solicitor prepopulate that execution box and mine has not added the occupation line for the witness.  strange as i have looked back at previous TR1 forms that I have completed and they don't have the witness occupation either.

canaldumidi

Land Registry does not require the witness's profession. See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/execution-of-deeds/practice-guide-8-execution-of-deeds section 2.

Each individual must sign “in the presence of a witness who attests the signature” (section 1(3) of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989). We look to see that a witness has signed the deed, that their signature clearly records the witnessing of the signing of the deed by each individual concerned, and that the name and address of the witness appear in legible form on the deed. It is important that names and addresses are complete (including any postcode) and legible as this can help in locating and contacting witnesses by any party should any issue arise concerning the execution.

The relevant legislation does not prevent a signatory’s spouse, civil partner or cohabitee from acting as a witness (if they are not a party to a deed), but this is best avoided. It is also advisable that the witness be no younger than 18 or, at least, of sufficient maturity for their evidence to be relied on should it later prove necessary to verify the circumstances under which the execution took place.

However your solicitor requiires the profession, so add the profession in brackets after their name.