A new website replaces the system previously criticised by applicants for its difficult registration process and lack of centralised guidance.
The inspectorate said while the process of registering had not changed, new technology had improved the way in which applicants could register and pay their fees.
Examples of this included a mobile-friendly version of the website with registration guidance appearing on the same webpage rather than a different site, it said.
Applicants would also be asked to pay their fee during the registration process rather than waiting for an invoice to be issued, it added.
Ofsted said the registration process had been designed to be more “straightforward”, allowing those registering to see when they had completed different stages of their application.
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