Guidance

Registration of mines and minerals (PG65)

This guide deals with the registration of mines and minerals under the Land Registration Act 2002 (practice guide 65).

• From: HM Land Registry
• Published: 18 April 2006
• Last updated: 1 June 2026
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  1. 1 June 2026

     The guide has been amended to reflect how applications should be made using our digital systems.

  2. 6 April 2018

     Sections 2.1, 4 and 5.1.1 have been updated to reflect our current practice relating to the use of copy documents for an application for first registration.

  3. 24 June 2015

     Link to the advice we offer added.

  4. 18 April 2006

     First published.

Applies to England and Wales

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Practice guide 65: registration of mines and minerals

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The guide does not seek to be a general guide to the law concerning mines and minerals and it is aimed at conveyancers and you should interpret references to ‘you’ accordingly.

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