Companies House Edition MR04 Version 3.0 (03/26) 4 pages

Form MR04 — Statement of satisfaction of a charge

The Companies House statement that a company's mortgage or charge has been paid or satisfied, in full or in part.

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What is MR04 Statement of satisfaction of a charge?

When a company pays off a loan secured by a mortgage, debenture or other charge registered at Companies House, the charge stays on the public record until a statement of satisfaction is registered. Form MR04 is that statement, under section 859L of the Companies Act 2006. A limited liability partnership uses LL MR04.

For a charge created before 6 April 2013 you give its creation date, charge number, the instrument and the property charged (Part A). For a charge created on or after that date you give its 12-character charge code (Part B). In Part C you confirm whether the debt was paid in full or in part, and the person delivering the statement gives their name, address and interest in the charge, and signs.

FileIt shows only the part that applies, fits your answers into the form's boxes and prints Companies House's own MR04 PDF. Companies House also takes MR04 through its WebFiling service. FileIt never files anything for you.

Who fills it
The company (chargor), the lender (chargee), or someone acting for either
Law
Section 859L of the Companies Act 2006
One form per
Charge being satisfied
Length
4 pages: Parts A, B and C plus presenter details
Edition
MR04 Version 3.0 (03/26)
Signatures
The person delivering the statement signs C3

Who needs to fill out MR04 Statement of satisfaction of a charge?

  • Companies that have paid off a business loan, commercial mortgage or debenture secured on their assets.
  • Lenders, solicitors and accountants clearing a satisfied charge from a company's record.
  • Not for a limited liability partnership: that's form LL MR04.

When to use MR04 Statement of satisfaction of a charge

  • After the debt secured by the charge has been paid or satisfied, in full or in part.
  • When you're filing on paper instead of through Companies House's WebFiling service.
  • Once for each charge: send one MR04 per charge to be satisfied.

What you need before you start

  • The company number and exact registered name.
  • Whether the charge was created before 6 April 2013, or on or after it.
  • For an older charge: the creation date, the charge number if known, the instrument and the short particulars of the property charged.
  • For a newer charge: the 12-character charge code from the certificate of registration.
  • The name, address and interest in the charge of the person delivering the statement.

What’s on MR04 Statement of satisfaction of a charge

The 2026 edition has 4 pages. FileIt asks for it in 6 parts, and it is signed by Person delivering the statement:

  1. Section 1: Company detailsCompany
  2. Section 2: Charge creationCompany
  3. Part A: Charges created before 6 April 2013Company
  4. Part B: Charges created on or after 6 April 2013Company
  5. Part C: Satisfaction and the person delivering this statementPerson delivering the statement
  6. Presenter information (optional)Presenter

How to fill out MR04 Statement of satisfaction of a charge, step by step

1 Section 1: Company details

The charging company's number and name, exactly as on the register.

2 Section 2: When the charge was created

Before 6 April 2013 means Part A, on or after means Part B. FileIt shows the right one.

3 Part A: older charges

The creation date, the charge number from the certificate, the instrument that created or evidences the charge, and the short particulars of the property or undertaking charged.

4 Part B: newer charges

The charge code from the certificate of registration.

5 Part C: satisfaction and signature

Tick in full or in part, then the name, address and interest in the charge of the person delivering the statement, who signs C3.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Filling in Part A for a charge created on or after 6 April 2013, or Part B for an older one.
  • Ticking 'in full' when only part of the debt has been paid: once registered in full, no other forms can be registered against the charge.
  • Sending one form for several charges instead of one form for each.
  • A signature in typeface: Companies House accepts a manuscript or automatically generated signature.
  • Using MR04 for an LLP, which needs LL MR04.

After you fill it out

Check the preview, download the PDF and have the person named in C2 sign section C3.

Post it to the address for your company's jurisdiction on gov.uk/companies-house/offices, or file the statement through Companies House WebFiling instead.

Keep the lender's release letter and a copy of the MR04 in the company's folder in FileIt.

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MR04 Statement of satisfaction of a charge: frequently asked questions

Does MR04 remove the charge from the record?

No. Companies House says filing an MR04 in full doesn't remove the charge from the company's record, but its status is shown as fully satisfied.

Who can deliver an MR04?

The chargor (the company), the chargee (the lender), or a third party acting for either of them, such as a solicitor or accountant. They give their name and address in C2 and sign C3.

Where do I find the charge code?

On the certificate of registration issued when the charge was registered. It's the unique reference the registrar allocated.

Is the charge number required for older charges?

Companies House's guidance says the charge number in A2 isn't a mandatory field.

Can a mistake on MR04 be corrected later?

Companies House says an MR04 can't be informally corrected under section 1075 of the Companies Act 2006, so check it carefully before you send it.

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FileIt is not affiliated with or endorsed by Companies House or any government. This page explains the form in general terms and is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Always read the official instructions, and check that you are using the edition the recipient accepts. Page last reviewed 2026-10-25.

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