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Office of the Registrar General update
Dear colleagues,
We hope you are well. In this update, you will find information on extended alternative signing options during COVID-19 for strata and community schemes, new and updated waivers, and how to use a Digital Drivers Licence to satisfy Verification of Identity requirements.
The Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department is seeking public and stakeholder views on possible arrangements for a National Register of Enduring Powers of Attorney, with submissions closing 30 June 2021.
The Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Bill 2021 has now passed through NSW Parliament, allowing for the cancellation of paper certificates of title (CTs) in NSW. We are working towards a cessation date of 1 October 2021, with a formal announcement to come over the next few weeks.
As always, please continue to contact us if you have any issues or questions: www.registrargeneral.nsw.gov.au/contact-us
Kind regards
Danusia Cameron
Acting NSW Registrar General
Consultation: potential national enduring powers of attorney register
The Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department is seeking public feedback on possible arrangements for a National Register of Enduring Powers of Attorney. Read more...
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. Read more...
Liens and equitable mortgages
Solicitors, conveyancers and lenders who hold a lien over certificates of title (CTs) are reminded to consider beginning to use other methods of securing payment. This form of security will no longer be available once the provisions to cancel CTs in the Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Bill 2021 commence. Read more...
www.registrargeneral.nsw.gov.au/publications/legal-publications
New Participation Rules and Operating Requirements Waivers
The Registrar General has approved a temporary waiver from complying with Participation Rule 4.5 (business names) applicable to all Subscribers, and granted Sympli Australia Pty Ltd a temporary waiver from complying with Operating Requirement 5.5.1 (Integration). Read more...
www.registrargeneral.nsw.gov.au/property-and-conveyancing/eConveyancing/legal-framework
Update to Required Dealings Exceptions Waiver
As a result of industry feedback, ORG has updated the Required Dealings Exceptions Waiver to capture additional scenarios where a party is unrepresented. ORG will work with NSW LRS, ELNOs, and the broader eConveyancing community to investigate whether new single-party dealings for use by Subscribers can be developed. Read more...
Digital Drivers Licences and VOI
Digital Drivers Licences may be used to satisfy the Verification of Identity Standard. Read more...
www.registrargeneral.nsw.gov.au/property-and-conveyancing/eConveyancing/faqs
Strata and community title COVID-19 signing options further extended
The Government has passed Regulations to further extend temporary arrangements for strata and community schemes which allow alternative signing options during COVID-19. These changes have been extended to 12 November 2021. Read more...
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