Manual registry search to identify deeds or mortgage releases for unregistered properties in Ireland.
Our Registry of Deeds Search is a manual search service carried out against the Grantors (Vendor, Lessor, or Mortgagor) in the Index of Names held by the Property Registration Authority of Ireland. Designed specifically for unregistered title, this search identifies the presence of deeds, transfers, or mortgage releases.
It is suitable for solicitors, conveyancers, and legal professionals involved in property transactions where ownership is not registered in the Land Registry, and where due diligence is required to trace historic or current interests in land.
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The Registry of Deeds search is crucial when dealing with unregistered title, where property is not recorded with the Land Registry under the Registration of Title Act 1964. In these cases, proof of legal interest is traced through the memorials of deeds held in the Registry.
Ellis & Ellis searches are fully manual, certified, and conducted in line with the official guidance of the Registry of Deeds, ensuring a level of rigour and accuracy not possible with automated filtering tools.
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What is the Registry of Deeds?
It’s a system for recording memorials of property deeds and transfers relating to unregistered land, operating since 1708.
What is ‘unregistered title’?
Unregistered title refers to property not listed in the Land Registry under the Registration of Title Act 1964. Such properties are recorded via deeds in the Registry of Deeds.
Why are your searches conducted manually?
Manual searching ensures compliance with official protocols and avoids the omissions that can result from over-reliance on auto-filter tools.
What details do I need to order this search?
You’ll need the name of the grantor (Vendor, Lessor, or Mortgagor), the relevant property, and the timeframe to be searched.
Can you search by mortgagee for a release?
Yes, we can also search against the mortgagee to identify a recorded release of mortgage.
How do I know if a property has unregistered title?
If the property doesn’t appear in the Land Registry, it’s likely unregistered and will require a Registry of Deeds search.
What’s included in your results?
A certified report detailing any relevant deeds, plus a certificate stating if there are no related dealings found.
Is this search accepted in closing documentation?
Yes. Our searches are certified and meet legal and professional standards for use in conveyancing and lending.
What makes Ellis & Ellis different?
We hand-search every record, follow official protocols, and deliver certified results with clear reporting—backed by 130+ years of experience.
How fast will I get results?
Turnaround is typically 24–48 hours, with PDF delivery via your Ellis & Ellis portal account.
