What is the purpose of Form LTR SDLT5?

• A. Evidence of payment of SDLT
• B. Evidence of successful registration
• C. Evidence of mortgage discharge
• D. Evidence of occupancy

Answer: (A)

Form LTR SDLT5 is HMRC’s certificate that Stamp Duty Land Tax has been paid on a property transaction. In conveyancing, this form provides the key evidence to the buyer and lender that the SDLT due has been settled. It is typically issued after payment and may be needed when applying to register the title or to satisfy the lender’s requirements. It is not about registration itself, mortgage discharge, or occupancy—those relate to other documents or issues in the process.