LMS the latest to introduce qualified electronic signatures as HMLR says it supports wider adoption
Summary
LMS has partnered with Veyco to enable Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) for digital signing of mortgage deeds, initially for lenders using its fee-assisted remortgage service and later for Panel Link customers. HM Land Registry says it supports wider adoption of QES and will accept them from August 2025 as part of its digital transformation agenda.
Why it matters
This is relevant to residential property surveyors because it signals further digitisation of the conveyancing process, which can affect transaction speed, document handling and client expectations. Surveyors involved in residential transactions should be aware of the growing use of secure electronic execution and its potential impact on completion workflows.
Key points
- LMS and Veyco have launched QES-enabled digital signing for mortgage deeds.
- HM Land Registry says it supports QES and will accept them from August 2025.
- Nationwide Building Society has already adopted QES for mortgage deed signing.
- The process is presented as faster, more secure and with reduced fraud risk.
- LMS plans to extend the service beyond fee-assisted remortgages to Panel Link customers.
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