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Miscellaneous Services

Fixed fees for standalone legal services. Select the services you require and we will produce a written quotation.

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ID1 Identity Verification ⓘ
£100 + VAT per person
An ID1 form is required by HM Land Registry to verify the identity of a party to a property transaction who is not represented by a solicitor.
Number of people requiring ID1 verification
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LTT / SDLT Reclaim ⓘ
£200 + VAT per claim
We can handle your application to reclaim overpaid Land Transaction Tax (Wales) or Stamp Duty Land Tax (England) — for example after selling a previous main residence within 3 years of purchasing a new one.
Number of claims
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Witness Signing of Documents ⓘ
£15 per document
A solicitor will witness your signature on documents that require independent witnessing — such as deeds, powers of attorney, or statutory declarations where witnessing by an independent person is required.
Number of documents to be witnessed
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Statutory Declaration ⓘ
£5 per person  •  £2 per exhibit  •  No VAT
A statutory declaration is a formal written statement of fact signed in the presence of a solicitor acting as a commissioner for oaths. The fee is set by the Commissioners for Oaths (Fees) Order 1993 and is not subject to VAT.
Prescribed fees: £5.00 per person making the declaration  •  £2.00 per exhibit or schedule marked and attached
Number of people making the declaration
Number of exhibits / schedules to be marked
Number of declarations we need to draft for you (£100 + VAT each)
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Certified Copies ⓘ
£10 per document per signature
We certify copies of original documents (e.g. passports, birth certificates, degree certificates) to confirm they are true copies of the original. The fee is £10 per document per certifying signature — for example, one document requiring two signatures costs £20 + VAT.
Total number of signatures required across all documents
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Deed of Gift ⓘ
£350 + VAT
A deed of gift is a legal document used to transfer ownership of property or assets from one person to another without any money changing hands. Commonly used for transferring property to a family member or making a formal gift of significant value.
Number of deeds of gift required
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Declaration of Trust ⓘ
£220 + VAT — standard declaration
A declaration of trust records the beneficial ownership of a property — particularly useful where two or more people purchase together but contribute unequal shares, or where a third party contributes to the purchase but is not named on the title.
Number of declarations of trust required
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Assumptions — this quotation is based on the following:

  • Attendance in person: All services requiring witnessing, certification or administration of oaths require the client to attend our office in Llandudno Junction. Remote or postal services are not available for these purposes.
  • Documents in English: All documents are in the English language. Translation costs are additional and will be agreed in advance.
  • Original documents: For certified copies, the original document must be produced at the time of appointment. We cannot certify copies from photographs or scans.
  • LTT/SDLT reclaims: The quotation assumes a standard refund application. Cases involving disputed valuations or HMRC enquiries may require additional work at our hourly rate.
  • Deed of Gift: The quotation covers a standard deed. Complex arrangements involving trusts, multiple parties, or overseas assets will be quoted separately.
  • Declaration of Trust: The quotation covers a standard declaration of trust for a residential property in England or Wales. Complex arrangements or multiple conditions will be quoted separately.

VAT: All fees marked + VAT are subject to VAT at 20%. Witness signing and statutory declaration fees are not subject to VAT — these are prescribed commissioner for oaths fees set by the Commissioners for Oaths (Fees) Order 1993.

Validity: This quotation is valid for one month from the date of issue.

Additional disbursements: Some services may require additional fees payable to third parties (e.g. Land Registry, HMRC). We will advise you of any such costs before proceeding.

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What is an ID1 form?

HM Land Registry requires identity verification for any party to a property transaction who is not represented by a solicitor. This is done using a Land Registry form ID1.

A solicitor certifies your identity by examining original documents (passport, driving licence, utility bills) and completing the ID1 form, which is then submitted to the Land Registry.

This is commonly needed for private sellers, buyers acting without a solicitor, or parties involved in a transfer of equity who are not otherwise legally represented.

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LTT & SDLT Reclaims

You may be entitled to a refund of Land Transaction Tax (Wales) or Stamp Duty Land Tax (England) in certain circumstances, including the following. We are not authorised to give tax advice, so please check whether you qualify on GOV.UK or with a tax adviser:

We prepare and submit the reclaim application on your behalf. Our fee of £200 + VAT covers our professional time; any refund due is paid directly to you by the relevant tax authority.

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Witness Signing of Documents

Some documents require your signature to be witnessed by an independent person — one who is not a party to the document and has no personal interest in it.

Examples include:

Our fee of £15 per document covers the witnessing of your signature by a solicitor at our office. This is a commissioner for oaths fee and is not subject to VAT.

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Statutory Declarations

A statutory declaration is a written statement of fact that you sign in front of a solicitor acting as a commissioner for oaths, confirming that the contents are true.

Common uses include:

Fees are prescribed by the Commissioners for Oaths (Fees) Order 1993 and are not subject to VAT:

If you require us to draft the declaration (rather than administering one you have already prepared), our drafting fee is £100 + VAT per declaration.

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Certified Copies

A certified copy is a photocopy of an original document that a solicitor has signed and stamped to confirm it is a true and accurate copy of the original.

Common uses include:

Our fee is £10 per document per certifying signature + VAT. For example, if one document requires two solicitors to sign, the fee is £20 + VAT. If you have three documents each requiring one signature, the fee is £30 + VAT.

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Deed of Gift

A deed of gift is a formal legal document that transfers ownership of property or assets from one person (the donor) to another (the donee) without any money changing hands.

Common uses include:

A deed of gift has tax and legal implications. Depending on the nature of the gift, there may be Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax, or Stamp Duty considerations. We are not authorised to give tax advice, and we strongly recommend taking appropriate financial and tax advice before proceeding.

Our fee of £350 + VAT covers the preparation and execution of a standard deed of gift. More complex arrangements may attract an additional charge, which we will agree with you before proceeding.

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Declaration of Trust

A declaration of trust (also called a deed of trust) is a legal document that records the beneficial ownership of a property — that is, who actually owns what share of it, regardless of whose name is on the Land Registry title.

Common uses include:

Without a declaration of trust, if the relationship breaks down or the property is sold, each party is assumed to own an equal share — which may not reflect what was actually contributed or intended.

Our fee of £220 + VAT covers a standard declaration. More complex arrangements involving conditions, charges, or multiple parties may be quoted separately.