Change of Name - VIC

[Daniel_Wangatau]

I am trying to do a change of name in VIC. This is not part of a transaction i.e. refinance or purchase, I just want to change the name of the existing proprietor.

Is this possible as all the other discussion points on PEXA community seem to revolve around changing the name as part of another ongoing transaction.

Thanks

[Ames]

Hi @Daniel_Wangatau

Change of name is not available as a standalone instrument and for now will need to be prepared and lodged in paper.

The current instruments available to be lodged in Victoria are: Discharge/Mortgage, Transfer, Caveat/Withdrawal, Transmission, Survivorship and Priority Notice. A list of available instruments is in the Service Charter which is updated when new instruments are introduced.

Please let us know if you have more questions!

Ames

[DebbieSharp]

Hi,

So we have ECT control, do we have to nominate the C/T to paper and then lodge a paper Change of Name?

Thanks

[Ames]

Hi @DebbieSharp

That's right, you need to create a nomination to paper - to your own paper Change of Name dealing.

Ames.

[CherieBrumley]

Hi @Ames 

I am just wondering if we still have to lodge a Title Change of Name document in paper with the VIC LTO or if it can now be attended to in PEXA?

Thanks

Cherie

[AaronG]

Hi @CherieBrumley 

This can now be conducted in PEXA. Please find a link to the PEXA Residual document process here https://community.pexa.com.au/t5/Help-Centre/Residual-Documents-Help-Centre/ba-p/14746

Please also find a Land Registry guide on transactions available for electronic lodgement here https://www.propertyandlandtitles.vic.gov.au/forms-guides-and-fees/electronic-lodgment/key-documenta...

I hope this helps.

Regards

Aaron