HM Land Registry now accepts electronic signatures
The Land Registry now accepts "witnessed electronic signatures". Individual can now sign legal documents electronically, as long as witness is present at the time to also sign the documents electronically.
Land Registry to accept electronic signatures
"Our hope is that in the near future Qualified Electronic Signatures become more commonplace and the service providers tailor their use to conveyancing," says Deputy Chief Executive Mike Harlow.
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