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

Change of name of party being removed

Where there is a change of name or discrepancy between a registered holder or term transferee as shown on the WAL folio and as stated on an incoming WAL dealing, and the owner or term transferee will be removed from the WAL folio on registration of the WAL dealing, statutory evidence of the change of name is required.

Where there is a change of name or discrepancy between a registered mortgagee or chargee as shown on the WAL folio and as stated on an incoming WAL dealing, and the mortgagee or chargee will be removed from the WAL folio on registration of the WAL dealing:

  • a statement on the WAL dealing such as 'formerly known as' or "now known as" is acceptable and no further evidence is required or
  • statutory evidence of the change of name is required.

Staff processing information

A Change of Name form W-10CN lodged with the WAL dealing will be treated as evidence.