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What information will I get from a Title Search?

A Title Search produces the current details of a title such as the land description, the owner and any dealings.

What is the correct format for a Title Reference?

A Title Reference can be either a lot/(section)/plan or a volume-folio number, as shown by the following examples of property descriptions and corresponding title references.

Lots/(Section) Plan

The section number is optional, and each number is separated by a forward slash (/)

Scenario Example
Lot 1 on DP23456 1/23546
Lot 7 Section 12 on Deposited Plan 6789 7/12/6789
Common property on Strata Plan 3456 CP/SP3456
Lot 23 on Strata Plan 3456 23/SP3456 or 23.3456
Lot 1 on Strata Plan 1/SP1 or 1.1

Volume/Folio Number

The volume and folio numbers are separated by a hyphen (-)

Scenario Example
Volume Number 1 on Folio Number 1 1-1
Volume Number 1234 on Folio Number 12 1234-12

How do I obtain a Street Address?

You can obtain a street address by selecting the Street Address By Title Reference link from the Title or Water Access Licence Multi Search page. To obtain further infomation please visit our Street Address By Title Reference Seach FAQ.

What does AC in front of the volume/folio mean?

This prefix identifies a consolidated title. When the same owners own consecutive lots (titles) on one or more plans, all lots are consolidated into one title. Multiple individual titles exist under the 'parent' consolidated title. The 'AC' does not form part of the title reference.

Why is the Water Access Licence available on the Title Search page?

The water access licences are handled the same way in many respects as the land titles. For multi-searches, a combination of land and water searches may be entered. For further information please visit our Water Access Licence Search FAQ.

What is a Water Access Licence (WAL)?

A WAL defines the access rights that the holder has to obtain water from a water course. WAL’s are handled the same way in many respects as land titles. The WAL Register began on 1 July 2004 under the Water Management Act 2000 and is maintained by NSW Land Registry Services on behalf of the Minister administering the Water Management Act 2000. A full description is held on the Water Access Licence Search FAQ.

What information will I get from a WAL Search?

The WAL folio shows water access licence details such as:

  • share component (volume)
  • extraction component
  • water source
  • expiry date
  • conditions.

The WAL folio also shows:

  • current ownership details
  • mortgages
  • charges and related information
  • WaterNSW (NOWW) reference number.

What is the correct format for a WAL Reference?

Enter the characters "WAL" followed by the relevant 1 to 8 digits, e.g. WAL123 or WAL12345678.

How will I receive my result?

The result of a search is displayed immediately and stored in your Confirm Inbox. An additional copy may be emailed to you if you select this option when you conduct your search. To access the Confirm Inbox, follow the links in the CITEC Confirm header. You can revisit this result any time within 28 days without incurring an extra cost. For more information on how to use the Inbox, see the Confirm Inbox FAQ.