When it comes to gas safety, many landlords and tenants wonder: Can you search for a gas safety certificate (CP12) online in the UK? The short answer is not directly—there’s no public government database where anyone can look up gas certificates for any property.
However, Fraser Bond explains how you can access or verify a CP12 legally and what options are available to both landlords and tenants.
No. In the UK, CP12 certificates are not stored on a national public register. Unlike EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates), which can be searched by postcode, CP12s are issued and managed privately by Gas Safe registered engineers and their affiliated businesses.
This means:
Landlords must keep copies themselves or through their managing agent
Tenants must request the certificate directly from their landlord or agent
Buyers may request it during property due diligence, but there’s no way to look it up independently
Although you can’t search for a CP12 by property address, you can verify the credentials of the engineer who issued it:
Go to www.gassaferegister.co.uk
Use the “Check an Engineer” tool
Enter the engineer’s 7-digit licence number from the certificate
Confirm they are currently registered and legally qualified to issue CP12s
Check the types of gas work they are certified to carry out
This allows you to verify the certificate’s authenticity by confirming the engineer’s legitimacy.
If you’ve lost the certificate, or you're unsure of its validity:
Ask the engineer or company who performed the inspection to resend the certificate
Many now offer digital copies and online portals for landlords to retrieve past inspections
For landlords partnered with Fraser Bond:
All CP12 certificates are securely stored online
You can log in, view, download, and manage certificates any time
Fraser Bond handles tenant distribution and renewal tracking
Tenants in the UK are legally entitled to:
A valid CP12 before moving in
A copy of the most recent CP12 within 28 days of each annual inspection
Ask your landlord or letting agent to provide a digital or printed version. If they cannot, or the document is expired, you may report the issue to your local council’s housing department.
Landlords can avoid fines, legal action, and insurance issues by ensuring their documentation is always current and verifiable
Tenants can protect their health and safety by ensuring their home’s gas appliances have been professionally checked
Investors and buyers gain peace of mind during property transactions when sellers provide valid, recent CP12 records
You cannot search for a gas safety certificate by property online in the UK, but you can verify an engineer’s registration and obtain valid documentation from the source. Fraser Bond helps both landlords and tenants manage gas safety records efficiently, ensuring full legal compliance and digital accessibility.
Need help managing your CP12s or verifying your property’s gas safety status? Visit Fraser Bond today.
