If the variation is a separate instrument set out in the short form (Schedule 5 Conveyancing Act 1919) and the original mortgage is missing, a statutory declaration by the mortgagee is required stating:
- the particulars of the loss or destruction
- that a diligent search has failed to locate the document and
- that the mortgagee has not in any way encumbered, transferred, assigned or otherwise dealt with their interest.
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A copy of the evidence must be filmed with the registration copy of the variation.