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How to complete the NSW property transfer form

There is no longer a paper property transfer form in NSW. If you want to transfer ownership of a NSW property to another person you need to do it online with help from a conveyancer.

  • In October 2021 the NSW land titles system transitioned away from paper transactions. The move to 100% eConveyancing means that all land dealings are now lodged electronically.

This means if you want to transfer ownership of a property title in NSW you have to do it online. And you need to use a conveyancer or lawyer who is licensed to access the eConveyancing system.

From the NSW Registrar General's website:

All land dealings, caveats and priority notices to be lodged with NSW LRS can only be done electronically by a subscriber (e.g. a lawyer, licensed conveyancer, or bank) to an Electronic Lodgment Network.

Prior to these changes, in NSW if you wanted to add a spouse, family member or friend to the title of a property you owned, you were required to fill out and submit a Transfer Form 01T to Land & Property Information (LPI).

This is no longer the case. The information on this page is now historic and no longer relevant for property owners in NSW.

Here’s what you need to do to finalise a property transfer.

1. Get a copy of the form

In addition to Transfer Form 01T, you’ll also need to complete a Notice of Sale or Transfer of Land (form 10-0520).

Download Transfer Form 01T here

These forms are also available:

  • Online from the LPI website
  • From LPI's customer Service centre
  • From the Client Services Counter or the cashiers at the LPI Sydney office
If the purpose of the transfer is simply to alter registered tenancy from joint tenancy to tenants in common (or vice versa) you will need a different form, 01JT. If you're recording a sale from joint tenants to someone who is not an existing tenant, or transferring a joint tenant's interest to one or more (but not all) joint tenants, you will need form 01JI.

2. Use black or blue ink

If handwriting, use block letters. Don’t use white-out to correct any errors; instead, rule through any material you want to delete and initial the left-hand margin of the form.

3. Provide the Torrens Title

In part (A), enter the number for the Torrens Title for the land being transferred.

4. Provide Lodged By details

In part (B), provide the details of the person or firm lodging the form. You’ll need to enter your name, address, phone number and customer account number (if you have one).

5. Provide the details of the transferor

In part (C), insert the full name of the person or corporation who is the transferor of the property.

6. Insert the consideration figure

In part (D), enter the price or other consideration amount for which the land was transferred.

7. Complete Section (E)

If the land is being transferred to the transferee an estate in fee simple, leave the form as is. If you are transferring an estate other than fee simple, rule through ‘fee simple’ and insert the required estate in uppercase text.

8. Specify the share transferred

If transferring less than the whole of your share, specify the amount being transferred. For example, if you own a half share and are transferring one half of that, insert ‘as regards a one-half share of the transferor’s one-half share’.

9. Writ details

In part (G), if the transfer will be made subject to a writ, enter the registration number of the writ. If no encumbrance applies, leave this section blank.

10. Insert transferee details

Provide the full name (or ACN, ABN or ARBN for a corporation) to whom a share of the property is being transferred.

11. Enter tenancy details

Next, if there is more than one transferee, you must enter the tenancy in which they will hold the land. For example, ‘joint tenants’, ‘tenants in common’ (including the share each tenant wishes to hold) or ‘tenants in common in equal shares’.

12. Execution

This form must be completed by the transferor and transferee or on their behalf – select the relevant option from those provided. Any witness must not be a party to the transaction, must be an adult and must know the person executing. In addition:

  • If the form is executed by an individual on their own behalf, their signature must be witnessed
  • If the form is executed by an attorney, the power of attorney must be registered and the attorney’s signature included
  • If the form is executed by a receiver or delegate, a statement must be included to explain this and the receiver or delegate’s signature must be witnessed
  • If the form is executed under authority, the nature of the authority must be disclosed
  • If the form is executed by a solicitor or licensed conveyancer on behalf of the transferee, the signatory’s full name and capacity must be included in block letters
  • If the form is executed by a corporation, the form of execution should refer to the power of authority relied on by the signatories

Sample property transfer form

13. Complete Section (K)

This section only needs to be completed if the notice of sale data has been forwarded through the eNOS facility.

14. Lodge the form with LPI

In addition to Transfer Form 01T you will need to provide:

  • A completed Notice of Sale or Transfer of Land (NOS) form;
  • The original Certificate of Title for the relevant property (if not already produced);
  • The $143.50 lodgement fee; and
  • If using the form for severance of joint tenancy, a statutory declaration of the names and postal addresses of the other joint tenants and any mortgagees

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    BryanJanuary 19, 2024

    I would like to transfer a property to my daughter we have taken out a loan and still owe money on the property happy to still pay off the loan just want the property in my daughter name.

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      RichardJanuary 23, 2024Finder

      Hi Bryan,

      This is more complicated when there is a mortgage involved. The mortgage is tied to the property title. I suggest talking to a conveyancer.

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    EdwardMarch 12, 2023

    My wife and I live in our apartment and the share is 50/50. I wish to transfer my share to her. How do I do this and are any charges/taxes applicable. Would it be better (cheaper) to have the split 99-1?

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      RichardMarch 22, 2023Finder

      If you’re married you can generally transfer ownership shares in a title without paying stamp duty. But you’ll have to pay a conveyancer’s fee.

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    SamMarch 9, 2023

    What is the procedure to transfer property title from two friends to friend couple?e.g. I have 95% and my friend has 5%, for one property , now my friend wants to transfer 5% to me so that I can own 100% with my wife . we don’t have any money deal for this case .

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      RichardMarch 10, 2023Finder

      Hi Sam,

      You’ll need a conveyancer to handle the online transaction via eConveyancing. And even if no money is changing hands you’d have to pay stamp duty on the 5% of the property you are receiving. This is based on the current market value of the property (5% of the market value).

      Kind regards,
      Richard

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    KathFebruary 22, 2023

    My husband and I bought a property for our daughter in our name. She paid all bills and the mortgage. There is no mortgage on the property now. My husband passed away recently. Could I add my daughter’s name to the Title Deeds with me ? Also would she need to pay Stamp Duty and if so, would she be exempt due to her never having purchased a property in the past. Thank you.

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      RichardFebruary 23, 2023Finder

      Hello Kath,

      I would definitely speak to a conveyancer about this, as they can help you with the title change. Your daughter would most likely have to pay stamp duty if you add her to the title. Depending on where you live and the property’s value she may qualify for an exemption.

      Kind regards,
      Richard

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    margaretDecember 2, 2022

    Can an executor of a deceased estate transfer a NSW property into her name without using PEXA and a lawyer?

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      RebeccaDecember 20, 2022Finder

      Hi Margaret,

      If a sole proprietor, a tenant in common, or all parties in a joint tenancy on a title have passed away, then a Transmission Application can be lodged. This allows an executor to obtain ownership of the title to deal with the estate.

      While you still need to go through PEXA, you’re not required to submit supporting documents when lodging Transmission Applications but you need to make certain that you have the correct documentation.

      A property lawyer isn’t a requirement but consulting one will help to get proper guidance on the transfer process.

      All the best,
      Rebecca

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