Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
Safety · Gas
Gas certificate by address?
Nopublic register
Landlordmust provide
Engineerholds a copy
Gas Safecheck engineer ID
In short: No, you can't look up a gas safety certificate by address on a public database. The record is held by the landlord and the engineer who did the check. Landlords must give tenants a copy before they move in and within 28 days of each annual check. Buyers should ask the seller. You can check an engineer's registration on the Gas Safe Register. For more detail, see our full gas safety certificate guide.
| Need | Who to ask |
|---|---|
| Tenant needs a copy | Landlord or letting agent |
| Landlord lost the certificate | The engineer who did the check |
| Buyer wants records | The seller |
| Check an engineer | Gas Safe Register |
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Is there a national gas certificate database?
Not one the public can search by address.
How often must landlords get a gas check?
Every 12 months.
What if my landlord won't give me a copy?
Report it to the council or the Health and Safety Executive.
