Which measure could have prevented the requisition being raised and how should you respond?

• A. Do nothing
• B. Obtain certified marriage certificate from seller's solicitor and send to Land Registry
• C. Recheck the title
• D. Cancel the sale

Answer: (B)

Requisitions on title come from Land Registry asking for extra evidence to confirm who owns the property and to resolve any potential interests or name discrepancies before registration can proceed. If the seller has recently married, the registrar may need proof of the current name and to check whether the spouse has any rights or consent requirements. Providing a certified copy of the marriage certificate from the seller’s solicitor to Land Registry gives definitive evidence of the seller’s current identity and marital status, clarifies any potential spouse’s interest, and helps the registrar confirm the correct owner and consent. This evidence can prevent the requisition from being raised in the first place. If a requisition is already raised, the proper response is to submit the certified marriage certificate (and any required covering note) to Land Registry, clearly linking the document to the transaction and explaining how it resolves the issue.