How do I check my land title?
Request the seller of the property to give you a photocopy of the title since the Register of Deeds will need information such as the title number and the owner's name. Their office is usually located at the municipal hall where the property is located. Check the Owner's Duplicate Certificate and its seal.
How do I find out who owns a property in Victoria?
Searches can be conducted online through LANDATA® at www.landata.vic.gov.au. A list of title brokers that provide online title search services is also available at www.delwp.vic.gov.au/property>Property information>Buying or selling property>Brokers and data service providers.
How do I transfer a property title in Victoria?
A Transfer of land form must be fully completed and is available on the Transfer of Land Act page at www.delwp.vic.gov.au/property-forms>Transfer of Land Act>Transfer. The Certificate(s) of Title must be supplied.
Can you claim Crown land in Victoria?
Section 7, 7A, 7B, 7AB and 7C of the Limitation of Actions Act 1958 and legal precedent govern land that can't be claimed. This includes: Crown land, including government roads. land owned by the Public Transport Corporation or Victorian Rail Track.