This note sets out the procedure for claiming title by adverse possession of registered land under the Land Registration Act 2002, which came into force on 13 October 2003.

The procedure for claiming title by adverse possession of unregistered land, and registered land where the possession relied on is for a period of at least 12 years ending before 13 October 2003, is explained in Practice note, Adverse possession before the Land Registration Act 2002.

The elements needed to establish adverse possession, factual possession and intention to possess, are explained in Practice note, Acquiring land by adverse possession.