A copy of title must be submitted with every planning application made to Council – even if you may think Council already has a copy of title, or you recently submitted an application at the same site.

When submitting your planning application, ensure that:

• the copy of title is less than 60 days old
• you provide a plan of subdivision along with the copy of title
• the title and plan of subdivision cover all of the land your planning application is on and that the dimensions match (that is: sometimes one site is made up of multiple titles – we require all of those titles)
• you provide a copy of any covenants or section 173 agreements that are listed on the title (under 'Encumbrances, Caveats and Notices')
• the owner details you enter into the application form match exactly.

To obtain a copy of title, plan of subdivision, covenants or section 173 agreements, follow these steps:

1. Head to Landata Victoria
2. Scroll down to 'Register Search Statement/Copy of Title' > Order Now
3. From there, you can search for the property 
4. Then confirm that you have found the property details  
5. On the next page, you will need to select the certificates you wish to purchase. For a new application, you will need to select 'Copy of Title' and 'Copy of Plan' Click next
6. From here, you will need to add in your details and payment. They will email you a copy of the documents within 5 minutes. Make sure you check the documents you receive and then you can include them in your planning application.