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215A.—(1) In these rules, a statement of truth means a statement which—
(a)is made by an individual in writing,
(b)contains a declaration of truth in the following form—
‘I believe that the facts and matters contained in this statement are true’, and
(c)is signed in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (6).
(2) Subject to paragraph (5), a statement of truth must be signed by the individual making the statement.
(3) The full name of the individual who signs a statement of truth must be printed clearly beneath his signature.
(4) Where a statement of truth is to be signed by an individual who is unable to read, it must—
(a)be signed in the presence of a conveyancer, and
(b)contain a certificate made and signed by that conveyancer in the following form—
‘I [name and address of conveyancer] certify that I have read over the contents of this statement of truth and explained the nature and effect of any documents referred to in it and the consequences of making a false declaration to the person making this statement who signed it or made [his] or [her] mark in my presence having first (a) appeared to me to understand the statement (b) approved its content as accurate and (c) appeared to me to understand the declaration of truth and the consequences of making a false declaration.’.
(5) Where a statement of truth is to be made by an individual who is unable to sign it, it must—
(a)state that individual’s full name,
(b)be signed by a conveyancer at the direction and on behalf of that individual, and
(c)contain a certificate made and signed by that conveyancer in the following form—
‘I [name and address of conveyancer] certify that [the person making this statement of truth has read it in my presence, approved its content as accurate and directed me to sign it on [his] or [her] behalf] or [I have read over the contents of this statement of truth and explained the nature and effect of any documents referred to in it and the consequences of making a false declaration to the person making this statement who directed me to sign it on [his] or [her] behalf] having first (a) appeared to me to understand the statement (b) approved its content as accurate and (c) appeared to me to understand the declaration of truth and the consequences of making a false declaration.’.
(6) Where a statement of truth, or a certificate under paragraph (4) or (5), is signed by a conveyancer—
(a)the conveyancer must sign in their own name and not that of their firm or employer, and
(b)the conveyancer must state the capacity in which they sign and where appropriate the name of their firm or employer.]
Textual Amendments
F1Rule 215A inserted (10.11.2008) by The Land Registration (Amendment) Rules 2008 (S.I. 2008/1919), rule 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 72 (with rule 5)
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