Ordering a search and search fees

LLC1 Search Requests

NKDC has successfully migrated our local land charges service to the national HM Land Registry digital register. You can make LLC1 enquiries by accessing the new digital service at HM Land Registry through a portal accountBusiness Gateway and on GOV.UK.

The Council still provide replies to CON29 enquiries. Our usual service response is two-three working days. Details of NKDC fees are available on the download list.

For more information on the national HMLR migration programme please visit the HM Land Registry Local Land Charges programme page.

You can order a CON29 search by:

  • Downloading our one page request sheet from the downloads section and emailing it back to the Land Charges team together with a location plan. The form is available on the download tab.
  • Send your completed application and location plan to Council Offices, Kesteven Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 7EF.

To avoid any delays:

  • Ensure the correct fee is paid for either by BACS, credit/debit card or on account.
  • A location plan is submitted, clearly marked, with your application
  • All questions on CON29O or Box C requirements are made at the time of application.

Other ways to order a search:

Local Land Charges - Search fees applicable from 1 April 2025

Fees for payment made by Account

  Net fee VAT Gross fee
Con29 only £143.33 "28.67 £172.00

Fees for payment by BACS, Cheque or Credit/Debit Card

  Net fee VAT Gross fee
Con29 only £147.50 £29.50 £177.00

Additional fees details – Rates are the same for all payment methods

  Net fee VAT Gross fee
Additional properties or land Con29 only £23.35 £4.67 £28.02
Solicitors Own Questions £25.08 £5.02 £30.10
Urgent Search Fee £32.25 £6.45 £38.70

CON29 Optional questions

Fee for each individual question Net fee VAT Gross fee
Question Number 4 £16.40 £3.28 £19.68
Question Number 5, 16, or 17 £13.95 £2.79 £16.74
Question Number 6, 7, 10,11,14 or 15 £12.35 £2.47 £14.82
Question Number 8 £18.90 £3.78 £22.68
Question Number 9 £11.95 £2.39 £14.34
Question Number 12 £12.80 £2.56 £15.36
Question Number 13 £11.75 £2.35 £14.10
Question Number 18 or 19 £13.45 £2.69 £16.14
Question Number 20 £16.10 £3.22 £19.32
Question Number 21 £12.45 £2.49 £14.94
Question Number 22 £19.10 £3.82 £22.92