Updated October 2026
In short: There's no public database where you can look up a landlord's annual gas safety certificate by address. Instead, landlords must give tenants a copy of the gas safety record within 28 days of each annual check, and before a new tenant moves in. You can verify the engineer on the Gas Safe Register using their licence number.
How to check a gas safety record
| 1 | Ask for the record Your landlord or agent must provide it. Landlords must keep records for at least two years. |
| 2 | Check the date Checks are needed every 12 months. A check up to two months early can keep the original expiry date. |
| 3 | Verify the engineer Search the engineer's name or licence number on the Gas Safe Register, and check they're qualified for the appliances listed. |
| 4 | Read the results Each appliance should be listed, with any defects and actions taken. |
| What the record should include | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Property address and date of check | Confirms it's current and for your home |
| Engineer's name, Gas Safe number and signature | Lets you verify them |
| Each appliance, flue and its location | Shows everything was checked |
| Safety defects found and action taken | "At risk" or "immediately dangerous" items must be dealt with |
Penalties
Failing to carry out annual gas safety checks is a criminal offence, enforced by the Health and Safety Executive, and can lead to fines or imprisonment. Without a valid record given to the tenant, a landlord may also struggle to regain possession.
How Fraser Bond keeps landlords compliant
- Annual gas safety checks scheduled and tracked
- Records issued to tenants on time
- Electrical, EPC, alarm and licensing compliance managed together
- Fast repairs when defects are found
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