A Gas Safety Certificate, also known as a CP12, is an official record provided by a Gas Safe registered engineer confirming that all gas appliances, fittings, and flues in a property have been checked and deemed safe for use. This document is a legal requirement for landlords in England and is often requested during property sales or tenancy agreements.
Landlords – must renew the certificate annually
Tenants – have the legal right to see the current certificate before moving in
Homebuyers and Solicitors – often request it during conveyancing
Letting Agents – must ensure properties they manage are compliant
Property Investors – require it for rental portfolios and due diligence
There is no centralised public database in England for retrieving gas certificates online for individual properties. However, here’s what you can do to locate or verify one:
Under UK law, landlords must provide tenants with the most recent Gas Safety Record (GSR) at the start of the tenancy and within 28 days of any new inspection. For sales, this is typically shared through solicitors during the conveyancing process.
If you know who performed the inspection, they may be able to issue a digital copy of the certificate. Gas Safe engineers often use software (e.g. Gas Checker, Tradify, or VGas) to store certificates electronically.
If your property is managed by an agency like Fraser Bond, you can request the most recent compliance records, including:
CP12 certificates
Appliance inspection logs
Maintenance history
