Are All NSW Titles Electronic?
As of 11 October 2021, all land dealings, caveats and priority notices in New South Wales must be lodged electronically, as mandated by the Registrar General. This means that paper lodgements will no longer be accepted, and all titles must be electronic. The move towards 100% eConveyancing is aimed at making the process faster and more secure, with the ultimate record of land ownership in NSW now being recorded electronically with the NSW Land Registry Services. While the transition to an entirely electronic conveyancing system has been a gradual process, the abolition of paper Certificates of Title in NSW on 11 October 2021 marked a significant milestone. This means that all land titles in NSW are now created and managed by the NSW Land Registry Services, with the details recorded electronically serving as the ultimate record of land ownership. This change has been welcomed by many in the industry, as it streamlines the process and reduces the risk of fraud or errors.
