What is the primary purpose of the TA13 Completion Information & Undertakings Form in conveyancing by post?

• A. To record the transfer of title
• B. To collect completion information and undertakings from the seller
• C. To apply for registration of the deed
• D. To notify mortgage redemption details

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is understanding how a TA13 form functions in a sale completed by post. This form is the written vehicle for gathering what the seller will provide or do before and on completion, and for recording the information the buyer needs to know at completion.

So, the TA13 is used to collect completion information and the seller’s undertakings. Completion information covers the practical details the buyer’s side needs on the day of completion—things like the final completion date, the sums due, who pays which costs, and any specific conditions or documents that must be in place. The undertakings are promises from the seller, for example to deliver title deeds or documents, to discharge any existing mortgage or charges, to provide receipts or proofs, and to rectify any gaps or defects before completion. Having this in a single formal form helps ensure both sides are aligned and that the completion can proceed smoothly even when communications are by post rather than in real time.

This form isn’t used to record the transfer of title itself (that’s handled by the transfer and the eventual registration), nor is it the primary vehicle for applying to register the deed, and while mortgage details can be part of the information or undertakings, its primary purpose is to collect the completion information and seller undertakings.