WA Title Search
Title Check makes it simple to access official property records for any property in Western Australia. From survey plans to sewer service diagrams, we provide home buyers, owners and investors with the essential ownership details they need.
As authorised information providers, we can help you conduct land title searches in Western Australia (WA). This guide explains how a WA land title search works and how to order one with Title Check, so you can confirm ownership and see what is registered against a property in just a few minutes.
Search By Address for Your WA Certificate of Title
Find your property's certificate of title in WA by entering its address. You'll also see all plans related to the property in the results.
Search By Title Reference Number
Choose your state, then click "Search By" and select "Title Reference" to search using the title reference number. Enter the number and complete your order.
What is a Land Title Search?
Conducting a land title search means accessing a digital copy of a certificate of title. A certificate of title is a legal document containing details that prove you legally own your property. Attaining your title certificate is something that you can do with the help of Title Check. But how can we help you acquire such official records for WA land and property?
Well, you'll need to know more about the Torrens title system to find out. The WA land register is part of the Torrens title system, which enables home buyers to depend solely on title registration to identify ownership and interests in real property.
The state and territory land titles registries provide search facilities using the Torrens system. Title Check is an online search service that is trusted to have access to these land title registries.
In other words, whether you're buying or selling property, you can rest assured that the information we offer you is accurate and up-to-date. From investors and property owners to real estate agents and conveyancers, we'll help you conduct land title searches in WA.
How WA Properties Are Identified
In Western Australia, each parcel of land is described by its lot on survey and by a volume and folio number. The lot on survey ties the land to its registered plan, which may be a survey plan, a diagram, a deposited plan or, for strata properties, a strata or survey-strata plan. The volume and folio number is the unique title reference for the land.
When you order a WA land title search with Title Check, you can search by:
- The property address
- The title reference, or volume and folio number
- The lot
- The unit number, for a strata or survey-strata property
If you already have the volume and folio, you can run an exact title search straight away. If not, a WA land title search by address will return the details you need. For a strata property it is worth searching the strata or survey-strata plan as well, since not every interest affecting the lot appears on the certificate of title alone.
Using Title Check's Services For Your WA Land Title Searches
In a few short, simple steps, Title Check can send a copy of your title certificate directly to your inbox. Here's how.
1. Open the 'Title Search WA' page on the Title Check website.
2. Find the input field at the top of the page and make sure you're using the right state.
3. Go to the dropdown menu on the right-hand side of the input field.
4. Choose between the 'Address', 'Title Reference', 'Unit', and 'Lot' options. Whichever option you choose will slightly change the text box, ready for you to enter the relevant property details.
5. After entering your chosen details correctly, click on the 'Search Now' button.
6. You'll land on a results page. From here, select any of the property's available documents and make payment.
7. Check your inbox. We will send your copy of the property's certificate of title there directly.
That's all you need to do to finish your WA land title search successfully.
If you have any queries, don't hesitate to get in touch. Start searching for WA land titles with Title Check today!
What a WA Land Title Search Reveals
A WA land title search returns a Record of Certificate of Title, which sets out the current ownership and registered interests for a property at the time of the search. It is the reliable way to confirm who owns the land and what is registered against it.
A WA title search can reveal:
- The registered proprietor, or current legal owner
- The land description and lot on survey
- Registered mortgages held over the land
- Easements and restrictive covenants
- Caveats lodged against the title
- Other notifications and interests recorded on the title
Knowing about these before you commit gives you the chance to plan, negotiate or seek advice.
Property Details Needed for Conducting Searches
- The address of the property
- The lot number of the property, if you want to conduct lot number searches in WA instead
- The property owner's full name
- The property's plan number or title reference number
- The volume/folio number of the property
WA Land Title Search is beneficial for:
- Verify current property ownership status, including mortgage registration checks.
- Conduct research for homebuyers and investors.
- Provide support for buying and selling real estate transactions.
- Assist with planning applications.
When Should You Do a WA Land Title Search?
A WA land title search is useful at almost any stage of owning, buying or researching property. People commonly order one when they are:
- Buying a home or investment property and want to confirm the owner before committing
- Selling and preparing the contract and settlement
- Applying for finance, as lenders generally require a current title
- Building, renovating or developing and checking for covenants or easements
- Buying into a strata or survey-strata scheme
- Subdividing land or reviewing a survey plan
- Confirming what is registered against a property before a project
In each case, a WA title search gives you reliable ownership information and a clear view of anything registered against the land.
Which Australian States and Territories Do We Serve?
We have complete access to the following land title registries:
Land Title Searches Across Western Australia
Title Check can retrieve a land title search for any property in Western Australia, from Perth to the regions. Whether the property is in the Perth metropolitan area, Fremantle, Mandurah, Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Albany, Broome, the South West or the Pilbara, a WA land title search draws on the same official register and is delivered straight to your inbox.
Wherever the property sits in the state, you only need an address or a volume and folio number to get started.
FAQ
Titles and property deeds are two different legal ideas.
At the land registration of each state or territory, all original property deeds are preserved. These days, land registries only provide an electronic copy of the title certificate—also referred to as a land title search. A title is a formal manner of claiming ownership of an object. When it comes to real estate, the title denotes ownership, which gives you the authority to utilize the property.
Land information can be found in titles and property certificates, which are typically utilized for conveyancing or other types of research. By ensuring that you are the legitimate owner of your property, a property title check also gives you piece of mind..
A title search for any property can be conducted by anybody paying the required amount.
You would require any one of the following piece of information to perform a title search:
- The address of the property
- The owner's full name
- The plan number or title reference number for the property
- Volume/folio number
No. Duplicate (paper) certificates of title were abolished in Western Australia on 7 August 2023. You now receive a current electronic Record of Certificate of Title, which shows the registered owner and all registered interests at the time of the search.
In WA, land is described by its lot on survey, which ties it to a survey plan, diagram or deposited plan, and by its volume and folio number. Either can be used to run an exact WA land title search.
A WA title search, known as a Record of Certificate of Title, shows the registered proprietor, the land description and lot on survey, and any registered mortgages, easements, covenants, caveats or other interests current at the time of the search.
Most WA land title searches are completed and delivered electronically within minutes. Once you confirm your order, the title search is emailed to you.
A WA property title search is available for a small prescribed fee, which is shown before you confirm your order, with no hidden costs.
