The Final Move to Paperless Conveyancing
As of October 2021, physical Certificates of Title documents will be abolished, and the information contained in these documents contained electronically on the Torrens Title Register.
The main impacts of this on landowners and purchasers are:
- all existing CTs will be cancelled and will no longer hold legal value;
- you will no longer receive a Certificate of Title when you have no mortgage; and
- the information you would usually receive with a certificate of title, or in the above situations, will be issued by an ‘Information Notice’ confirming the registration of the dealings and the date of registration.
Please note, if you plan on selling or subdividing your land before the end of 2021 keep your CT as it may be required for the transaction to satisfy requisitions or other administrative notices that were issued before 11 October 2021.
For any questions about Certificates of Title or conveyancing in general please call 4861 2345 or email us at [email protected]
Please note this blog is general in nature and for information purposes only and should not be relied on for legal advice. Should you require advice regarding the information in this email please contact us so we may provide advice specific to your needs and circumstances.
