When did NSW LRS stop issuing Certificates of title?

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 CTs have been cancelled and are no longer issued. CTs will not need to be produced, and CoRD holder consent will not be required, for a dealing or plan to be registered.

A title search can be obtained to confirm the current owners of a property and any registered interests. A title search can be obtained from: 

• a NSW LRS approved information broker for a fee, or 
• NSW LRS Lodgment Office, Level 30, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney, for a prescribed fee.

 
For further information regarding the abolition of CTs, please see https://www.registrargeneral.nsw.gov.au/property-and-conveyancing/eConveyancing/eConveyancing
 

Publication Date: July 2024