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Auto-fill Function of Address, Undivided Shares (of Subdivision Registers only) and Lot Number

Q1: The address/undivided shares/lot information cannot be retrieved from the Integrated Registration Information System (IRIS) Online Services and auto-filled in the e-Memorial Form. Why and what should I do?
A:

It may be caused by the following problem(s). Please check and fix the problem(s) before using the auto-fill function again.

Please also ensure that the workstation requirements as specified in Q2 under "General" of web version of e-Memorial Form have been complied with before using the online memorial form.

Error Message / Solution
Error MessageSolution
System problems of IRISDue to system problems of IRIS Online Services, the address/undivided shares/lot information cannot be retrieved at the moment. Please check up-to-date position postings at the IRIS Online Services website (www.iris.gov.hk) and try again after resumption of IRIS. For any enquiries on IRIS Online Services, please either call our Customer Service Hotline (Tel. No. 3105 0000) or send email to csa@landreg.gov.hk.
Q2: What are the service hours for using the address/undivided shares/lot information auto-fill function of the e-Memorial Form?
A:

The service hours are the same as the operation hours of the IRIS Online Services, i.e., from 07:30 to 03:30 (next day). An error message will be prompted if the relevant button is clicked beyond the service hours.

Q3: How can I use the auto-fill function in the e-Memorial Form to retrieve the address/undivided shares/lot information of the property from the IRIS Online Services?
A:

After entering the Property Reference Number (PRN) in the PRN field of the e-Memorial Form and clicking the "Get Address/Shares/Lot" button, the e-Memorial Form portal will retrieve the corresponding property address, undivided shares (of subdivision registers only) and lot number(s) from IRIS Online Services and auto-fill the information in the respective fields of the e-Memorial Form. You may then check and edit the information retrieved, if necessary, with reference to appropriate sources, such as the instrument and land register(s) concerned [including relevant remark(s)].

For using the auto-fill function in the e-Memorial Form (Data Import), please refer to the answer of Q9 under “Data Import Function” of web version of e-Memorial Form for details.

Q4: Can I solely rely on the address/undivided shares/lot information provided through the auto-fill function of the e-Memorial Form to complete the memorial online?
A:

The information to be provided under the auto-fill function is for reference only and should not be regarded as a substitute for a land search. The results may contain cross-reference wording, such as "See Remarks" which is not part of the required address/undivided shares/lot description.

In preparing the memorial for lodgement with the Land Registry, you should ascertain the accuracy and completeness of all the information contained in the memorial by referring to appropriate sources, such as the instrument and the land register(s) concerned [including relevant remark(s)].

Q5: How many Property Reference Numbers (PRNs) can be retrieved through the auto-fill function?
A:

The maximum number of PRNs [including "-" (i.e., a dash) for land registers not yet opened] to be retrieved is 150 for the e-Memorial Form (web version). If the number of PRNs entered exceeds this limit, an error message will be prompted once the "Get Address/Shares/Lot" button is clicked. If the auto-fill function is not used, you can enter any number of PRNs in the e-Memorial Form. 

For the maximum number of PRNs that can be retrieved using the auto-fill function in the e-Memorial Form (Data Import), please refer to the answer of Q10 under “Data Import Function” of web version of e-Memorial Form for details.

Q6: When I use the auto-fill function in the e-Memorial Form, a message “The memorial form contains PRN(s) for which the address/undivided share/lot information could not be retrieved from the Integrated Registration Information System (IRIS). Please review the memorial form and input relevant information accordingly.” is prompted. Why and what should I do?
A:

Upon the completion of data retrieval, an information message “The memorial form contains PRN(s) for which the address/undivided share/lot information could not be retrieved from the IRIS. Please review the memorial form and input relevant information accordingly. Property Reference Number: xxxxxxxx” will be prompted if the PRN inputted cannot be retrieved from IRIS Online Services.

Relevant message will be auto-filled in the address/undivided shares/lot number(s) fields of the e-Memorial Form and a warning message will also be shown under the respective field(s) to alert the user.

Under such circumstance, you are advised to check and input the required PRN again or ascertain the accuracy and completeness of the information by referring to appropriate sources, such as the instrument and the land register(s) concerned [including the relevant remark(s)] in preparing the memorial.

Q7: Can I know the progress of information retrieval when I use the auto-fill function of the e-Memorial Form to retrieve the address/undivided shares/lot information from the IRIS Online Services?
A:

A progress bar will be displayed showing the progress of information (i.e. address/undivided shares/lot information) being retrieved from the IRIS Online Services.