In the UK, all rented properties must have a valid Gas Safety Certificate (CP12). But what if you want to verify that your landlord’s certificate is current—or need to access it online? Whether you’re a tenant seeking peace of mind or a landlord ensuring compliance, Fraser Bond explains how to check a landlord gas certificate online.
No, CP12 certificates are not available via a public database by property address. However, they are often stored and shared digitally by engineers, landlords, or property managers.
This means you can’t perform a public search for a certificate, but you can verify its authenticity and access it if you are entitled to see it.
By law, landlords must:
Complete a gas safety check every 12 months
Provide tenants with a copy of the CP12:
Before the tenancy begins
Within 28 days of each annual inspection
Retain CP12 certificates for at least two years
Failure to comply can result in fines, enforcement action, or invalid insurance.
You are legally entitled to a copy. Ask for a digital version (PDF) and check:
The inspection date is within the past 12 months
The document includes the engineer’s Gas Safe licence number
All gas appliances in your property are listed
Once you have the certificate:
Use the “Check an Engineer” tool
Enter the 7-digit licence number found on the CP12
Confirm that:
The engineer is actively registered
They are certified for the specific gas work performed
Most Gas Safe engineers now email CP12 certificates in PDF format. These can be saved and sent to tenants or agents as needed.
If your property is managed by Fraser Bond:
Certificates are stored in your landlord portal
Tenants receive automatic digital copies
Renewal tracking ensures legal coverage year-round
Tenants can confirm their property is legally safe and compliant
Landlords can streamline renewals and documentation
Agents can manage multiple properties with consistent oversight
Fraser Bond ensures full compliance with:
Annual gas safety checks from Gas Safe registered engineers
Digital certificate delivery and storage
Online access for landlords and tenants
Automatic reminders before expiry
You can’t perform a public search for a landlord gas certificate, but you can and should request it from the landlord or agent—and verify it online via the Gas Safe Register. Fraser Bond makes digital access to CP12 certificates simple, secure, and compliant for all parties.
Need help checking or managing your gas safety compliance? Visit Fraser Bond today.
