How do I change my name on my land title NSW?

If you have changed your name since you were recorded as an owner on a land title, you can apply to NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS) to have your new name registered on title. You will also need to supply evidence to NSW LRS to support the change.

Can you change the name on title deeds?

It’s possible to change the names on title deed yourself without help from anyone else. You simply need to complete the right forms and pay any fee.

Does a deed poll need to be signed by a solicitor?

There is no law which states that a deed poll must be drawn up by a solicitor, in the same way that it’s possible to draw up certain other legal documents on your own, such as wills.

How do you change your name on Land Registry?

How to Update Your Name at the Land Registry. You should notify the Land Registry at the Land Registry office dealing with your property, using Land Registry Form ID1. You will also need to send the Land Registry form AP1 (an application to change the Title Register), and the document proving your change of name.

How do you transfer land ownership in NSW?

In NSW, to transfer ownership of a property a Transfer Form 01T must be completed and lodged with the NSW Land Registry Services (formerly the LPI), which does incur a fee. You will also need to provide the title for the title being transferred.

How long does Land Registry take to change Deeds?

The Land Registry advise that processing times for updating the register (adding a mortgage or changing ownership) take about 4 to 6 weeks, and creating a new register (transfer of part or new lease) take about 6 to 9 months.

Do you need a solicitor to change name on deeds?

Getting the name changed on your deeds is an easy process and you do not need to involve a solicitor. Generally there is no fee to pay either. You simply need to send a letter to the Land Registry office requesting the name change, together with either the original or a certified copy of your marriage certificate.

How do I change the ownership of a deed?

If there is a title deed in the name of the previous owner, you would need a lawyer, called a conveyancing attorney, to transfer the title deed into your name. The conveyancing attorney sees to it that the title deed is signed into your name by the Registrar of Deeds and files a copy in the Deeds Office.

What documents do I need for deed poll?

As evidence of your change of name, you’ll need to show:

  • your original divorce documents (your decree absolute, if you got divorced in the U.K.)
  • your original marriage certificate.
  • your original birth certificate.
  • a signed statement saying that you’ve reverted to your maiden name for all purposes.

Who can be witnesses for deed poll?

A: You do not need a solicitor to witness you sign your Deed Poll. Your witness can be anyone so long as they are at least 18 years of age; know you and are independent of you i.e. not a relative or partner or someone living at the same address.

How much does it cost to change name on title deeds?

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Who is the Land Titles Office NSW?

Generally, the land titles office NSW comes under the Department of Finance, Services and Innovation in the Government of New South Wales.

How do I look up old deeds in NSW?

From 1967 to 1996 the deeds were recorded in the Vendors index. Records from 1992 to 1996 must be searched through Deeds Name Search. From 1.4.1996 to date all change of name records have been kept by and must be searched through the NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages.

What are the benefits of the NSW Land Title system?

The NSW land title system protects practically billions of dollars in registered mortgages and over $1.2 trillion worth of real estate. Land titles office NSW charges a certain fee to process land titles and documents. But there are several other benefits of following the legal process as defined by Land and Property Information (LPI) authorities.

What does the Land Registry Office NSW do?

The land registry office NSW maintains all the data of land ownership and registry. It also integrates related property data across different platforms to make it easier for other sub-departments to assist with land management, conveyancing, property development.