What is a sensible folder naming convention for Property Passport uploads?
Date-prefixed filenames and category folders that help Stakeholders find Documents quickly during a transaction in England and Wales.
Published: 18 Apr 2026 · Updated: 18 Apr 2026 · 8 min read
Property Passport UK
See this information for your own home
Free address search across England and Wales. No account needed.
19.4 million searchable properties. EPC, flood risk, sold prices, planning, and more in one structured record per home.
Consistency beats clever labels
Use YYYY-MM-DD-topic-source.pdf style names so alphabetical and chronological sorts agree.
Suggested top-level folders
EPC and energy, legal title, planning, building control, insurance, guarantees, photos.
Within each, keep originals alongside compressed copies if you optimise size.
Add a one-page index file listing what each upload is meant to prove.
Using Property Passport UK
Start from the address on [Property Search](/search). When you own or manage the home, [claim your Property Passport](/claim/start) and upload Documents with clear dates and sources. Browse more explainers in the [Property Guides library](/guides). This article is general information, not legal, tax, mortgage, or survey advice.
Essential Property Tools & Services guides
Related guides
What Is a Property Passport in the UK? (Definition, Stakeholders, and Public vs Private)
12 min read
What is a new-build Property Passport?
9 min read
What is a Property Passport in the UK property market?
9 min read
What should first-time owners upload to a Property Passport after completion?
9 min read
What is the Completion Score on Property Passport UK?
9 min readWhat Is Property Passport UK?
9 min readRelated calculators
Search any property in England & Wales
EPC ratings, flood risk, sold prices, and planning data — free, instant, no login required.