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

How do I lodge dealings with NSW LRS?

As of 11 October 2021 100% of land dealings (excluding Determinations of Title Boundary) must  be lodged electronically.

Accordingly, all land dealings (e.g. transfers, change of name, caveats), need to be lodged electronically by a subscriber (for example a solicitor, conveyancer or financial institution) via an Electronic Lodgment Network Operator (ELNO), for example, PEXA and Sympli. Only ELNO subscribers may lodge land dealings electronically.

For the avoidance of doubt, NSW Land Registry Services will not be able to accept land dealings for registration on the Torrens Register that are presented at the NSW LRS Lodgment Office or via post. You will need to seek the services of an authorised subscriber.

Publication Date: July 2024