What happens if I lost the deeds to my house?

It is possible to carry out a search at the Land Registry, to locate your property and title number. An Official Copy of the register is the equivalent of a ‘title deed’ and so it will not matter if you lose this, a further copy can always be obtained from Land Registry, again for a small fee.

How do I get a copy of my deeds NSW?

How to access the General Register of Deeds. Indexes to the General Register of Deeds have been maintained electronically since 2 November 1992. All items entered since that date can be accessed through the NSW LRS Online Portal or on public terminals located at NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS).

What do I do if I lost my title deeds?

If the original title deed is lost or destroyed, the conveyancer, on behalf of the registered holder of the deed, may lodge an application to the registrar of deeds to obtain a certified copy of the deed.

Who keeps the title deeds to my house?

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The title deeds to a property with a mortgage are usually kept by the mortgage lender. They will only be given to you once the mortgage has been paid in full. But, you can request copies of the deeds at any time.

What to do if your title deeds have been lost?

In the vast majority of cases, the title deeds can be pieced back together. On your behalf, we can apply for first registration of your property, even if the title deeds have been lost or destroyed. HM Land Registry has special requirements and procedures for these applications. What information will I need to provide?

What to do if a certificate of title is lost in NSW?

Where a certificate of title is lost in NSW LRS, refer the case to CSB5 for a special search. If the search proves unsuccessful, refer the case to the Senior Examining Officer who must take the following urgent action. Direct the case to be registered without the certificate of title.

Where can I find my deeds in NSW?

All items entered since that date can be accessed through the NSW LRS Online Portal or on public terminals located at NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS). Deeds name search

How much does it cost to get a lost house deed?

If you do not wish to personally undertake the task of retrieving your deed a title company can do it for you. Title companies fees for researching and obtaining lost deeds vary. Commonly they are in the neighborhood of $100, plus county copying fees.