Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Bill 2021 approved by Parliament
The Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Bill 2021 passed through NSW Parliament on Tuesday 11 May 2021, allowing for the cancellation of paper certificates of title (CTs) in NSW. The introduction of this new legislation will allow for 100% electronic lodgement of land transactions, moving away from paper-based processes.
The NSW Government is working towards cancelling CTs on 1 October 2021, with a formal announcement to come over the next few weeks.
The mandate of the final batch of residual documents is planned also to occur on 1 October, meaning all dealings must come via an Electronic Network Operator (ELNO) after this date.
The best way to be prepared for the upcoming changes is to become a Subscriber to an ELNO if eligible to do so. Please see the Schedule of eDealings page for more information.
We will continue working with stakeholders to ensure the transition away from paper titles and Control of the Right to Deal (CoRD) is seamless. A series of workshops will be arranged with industry bodies over the coming months, before the cancellation date.
You can find further information on our Abolition of CTs page.