On 11 October 2021, the Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Act 2021 commenced, which abolished the Certificates of Title (CTs) and the control of the right to deal (CoRD) framework. All existing CTs have been cancelled and CTs will no longer be issued. Existing CTs will not need to be produced, and CoRD holder consent will not be required, for a dealing or plan to be registered. All existing Guidelines subject to this change are currently being reviewed and will be updated to reflect these changes. For further information regarding the abolition of CTs, please see https://www.registrargeneral.nsw.gov.au/property-and-conveyancing/eConveyancing/abolition-of-certificates-of-title

Verification of identity questions

How do I verify Identity?

Please refer to the Verification of Identity Guidance Notes on the ARNECC website. 

https://www.arnecc.gov.au/publications/mpr_guidance_notes

 

Is verification of identity mandatory from 1 May 2016?

The rule takes effect from 1 May 2016 but the Registrar General is allowing a transition period of 3 months with full compliance required on and from 1 August 2016.

 

What are 'reasonable steps'?

As above, please refer to the Verification of Identity Guidance Notes on the ARNECC website. 

https://www.arnecc.gov.au/publications/mpr_guidance_notes

 

Can I get someone else to do the verification of identity? 

Yes, you can use an Identity Agent. See Identity agents on the ARNECC website.