As government initiatives and industry bodies push for more efficient, secure property transactions, digital conveyancing is quickly becoming the new standard. Completing the TA forms as prescribed by the Law Society has stubbornly resisted being completely digitised.
These essential documents are still commonly completed on paper, requiring printing, scanning and emailing between buyers, sellers and conveyancers.
Today, however, this is beginning to change. The emergence of digital TA forms allows these documents to be completed securely online, bringing the conveyancing process one step closer to being fully digital.
In this article, we’ll explain what TA forms are, why they matter, and how secure digital forms are transforming the way property transactions are handled.
What are TA forms and why do they matter?
TA forms, or Transaction Forms, are standardised documents created and maintained by the Law Society. They play a crucial role in the conveyancing process by collecting key information about a property being sold. The most commonly used forms include:
- TA6 – Property Information Form: Provides detailed information about the property, including boundaries, disputes, alterations, planning permissions and utilities.
- TA7 – Leasehold Information Form: Used for leasehold properties to capture information about ground rent, service charges and management arrangements.
- TA10 – Fittings and Contents Form: Outlines which items are included in the property sale, such as appliances, fixtures and fittings.
Together, these Law Society TA forms provide buyers with the information they need to make informed decisions about a property purchase.
For conveyancers, they are equally important. These documents must be carefully reviewed as part of the due diligence process, often across multiple transactions simultaneously.
Because these forms form part of the legal documentation for property transactions, accuracy, completeness and legibility are crucial.
The limitations of paper TA forms
Despite the growth of e-conveyancing tools, TA forms are still frequently handled in traditional ways. In many transactions, sellers receive PDF versions of the forms, print them out, complete them by hand and then scan or post them back to their conveyancer. This process creates several challenges.
Administrative delays
Printing, scanning and emailing documents slows down the conveyancing timeline and can delay property transactions.
Increased risk of errors
Handwritten forms are more likely to contain missing fields, illegible responses or incomplete information, creating additional work for conveyancers.
Fragmented workflows
Paper forms often sit outside of digital systems, making it harder to store, analyse or reuse information across case management platforms.
Poor client experience
Clients today expect digital convenience. Asking them to print and scan documents can feel archaic and frustrating.
What are digital TA forms?
Digital TA forms are electronic versions of the traditional Law Society forms that can be completed online. Rather than static PDFs, these forms become interactive digital documents, allowing sellers to fill them in electronically from any device. Key features of digital TA forms typically include:
- Structured online fields instead of handwritten responses
- Built-in validation to ensure required information is completed
- Secure digital delivery between parties
- Electronic signing capabilities
- Structured data output for integration with other systems
This approach transforms electronic property forms into an integrated part of the conveyancing workflow. For conveyancers, it means faster turnaround times and better quality information. For buyers and sellers, it creates a smoother, more convenient experience.
The benefits of digital TA forms
As digital transformation continues across the property sector, online TA6 forms and other electronic property forms offer several significant advantages.
Faster transaction timelines
Digital forms eliminate the delays caused by printing, scanning and postage. Sellers can complete forms immediately, allowing conveyancers to review them sooner and move the transaction forward more quickly.
Improved accuracy
Structured digital forms reduce the likelihood of missing fields or illegible handwriting. Required fields and validation checks help ensure information is completed correctly before submission.
Greater security
Secure digital forms provide a safer way to exchange sensitive property information compared to email attachments or physical paperwork.
Reduced administrative workload
Automating form completion and submission reduces manual handling for conveyancers, freeing up time to focus on higher-value legal work.
Better data integration
Because digital TA forms capture information in structured formats, they can integrate more easily with e-conveyancing tools and case management systems, creating more efficient workflows.
Introducing Bonafidee’s Fillable Documents
Whilst digital conveyancing has advanced significantly in areas such as identity verification and electronic signatures, fully digital TA form completion has historically been difficult to implement.
Bonafidee’s Fillable Documents feature changes that.
The feature transforms traditional TA forms into secure, interactive digital documents, enabling buyers and sellers to complete them electronically without the need for printing or scanning. With Bonafidee Fillable Documents, conveyancers can:
- Send digital TA forms directly to clients
- Capture information accurately through structured fields
- Enable secure electronic completion and signing
- Remove the need for manual document handling
- Receive completed forms instantly in a structured digital format
By eliminating outdated paper processes, Bonafidee helps conveyancers accelerate transactions while maintaining full compliance with established conveyancing practices.
Enabling the future of digital conveyancing
The move towards digital conveyancing is accelerating across the UK property sector. Government initiatives, regulatory developments and evolving client expectations are all pushing the industry toward fully digital processes.
However, achieving a truly paperless transaction requires more than just electronic signatures. It also requires the digital capture of the information that underpins property transactions.
By turning traditional Law Society forms into secure digital forms, Bonafidee’s Fillable Documents feature represents an important step forward. Conveyancers can maintain the familiar structure of TA forms while gaining the efficiency, accuracy and security benefits of modern digital workflows.
Bonafidee is the trusted standard for irrefutable electronic signatures and secure digital transactions. To see how Fillable Documents can help you streamline property transactions and deliver a fully digital conveyancing experience, visit our dedicated page.
