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Frequently Asked Questions
  1. Diversity Profiling?

    We've compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help those who are responding to the diversity questionnaire. Click here for more information.

  2. Who are the CLC?

    The Council for Licensed Conveyancers, or CLC, is the regulatory body for licensed conveyancers in England and Wales. You can find out more about us.

  3. What is conveyancing?

    Conveyancing is the process of legally transferring title or ownership of a property or land from one person to another.

  4. Who or what is a licensed conveyancer?

    A licensed conveyancer is a specialist property lawyer qualified in all aspects of property law in England and Wales. A licensed conveyancer is also a Commissioner of Oaths and an increasing number are also licensed to offer probate services.

  5. How can I become a licensed conveyancer?

    There are several ways to qualify as a licensed conveyancer, including the CLC's distance learning programme. Find out more about studying with us—or if you are currently a solicitor, how to become regulated by us.

  6. Do you publish a newsletter?

    Our email newsletter is sent to subscribers every two months. It includes all the latest news from inside the CLC and is the best way to keep up to date. To subscribe to the newsletter or see editions of Chronicle (our previous publication) from 2010 and 2011, go to our News page.

     

  7. How can I request access to information about or from the CLC?

    You can see our Data Protection Policy and download a Subject Request Access Form here.

     
 
  1. What does the CLC do?

    The CLC's purpose is to set entry standards and regulate the profession of licensed conveyancers effectively in order to:
    - secure adequate consumer protection
    - promote effective competition in the legal services market; and
    - provide choice for consumers.

    Read more about us here.

  2. What are the benefits of being regulated by the CLC?

    The CLC regulates licence holders by ensuring that they qualify through better practice skills and knowledge. To find out how we could benefit your organisation, click here.

  3. Can solicitors be regulated by the CLC?

    We welcome applications from solicitors and other lawyers who wish to become licensed conveyancers, or to set up practices regulated by the CLC. Click here for more information on regulation by the CLC.

  4. What is the CLC extranet?

    The CLC extranet is a section of the website which is accessible to CLC regulated practices, licensed conveyancers and students.  The extranet contains a range of online resources to benefit these stakeholders – such as applications, reference notes and forums. 

 

  1. What documentation should I send to CLC with my initial application for student registration?

    For the CLC to be able to process your student application, you need to send us the following documentation:

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    (1) Two current character references, each signed by the referee (original only).

    (2) Verification of your current employment on headed notepaper, signed by your employer (original only).

    (3) Your birth certificate or passport or driving licence

    (certified copy).

    (4) Your examination certificates - if under 25 years of age (certified copy).

    (5) Your marriage certificate - if applicable (certified copy).

    (6) Your certificate of membership of a professional body or bodies - if applicable (certified copy).

    (7) Your college or degree certificate - if applicable (certified copy).

    Without this documentation, your application cannot be processed, so send it in as soon as possible.

 

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