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1. Overview1
A registered proprietor is able to amend their address for service of notices as shown on the certificate of title by lodging a Change of address e-form with Landgate.
A Notification Change of Address document can be lodged electronically via an Electronic Lodgment Network Operator (ELNO) by eligible Subscribers - limited to a single proprietor per document.
Two addresses should not be given for any proprietor. The address of a corporation is the address of the registered office of that corporation.
There is no fee payable for the lodgement of a paper Change of address (e-form) or electronic Notification Change of Address document.
1Updated 08/07/2026
2. Tips for Using the E-form (paper form) Change of Address
- Click on the question mark buttons for more information.
- Multiple proprietors of the same land are able to apply on the same form.
- If using the ‘Add by Title’ or ‘Add by Interest’ buttons the name and address of the registered proprietor can be derived and populated into the e-form, then edited where required.
- If a registered proprietor is a Company and the derive function does not include the ACN, the ACN can be added manually by using the edit function. The ACN of a Company must be stated in the Change of address e-form.
- For Company execution in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 see SIG-03 Signing by a Corporation.
- Registered proprietors who are individuals must each have their signature independently witnessed by an adult who signs and writes their full name, address and occupation.
3. Application by Caveator to Amend Address for Service of Notice2
Section 240A of the Transfer of Land Act 1893 allows a caveator to apply to the Registrar to change the address for service of notices on the caveator from the original address as stated in the caveat when it was lodged. The updated address can be electronic (an email address) or a postal address. Fax numbers are no longer accepted. The address for service of notices on the caveator is most important. Caveators and those acting on their behalf should ensure the address is kept current.
The caveator’s responsibility for the caveat does not end when the caveat is lodged. Caveators must deal with any statutory notice sent to them, as their rights will always be affected. If they do not understand the nature or effect of the notice, they should immediately seek legal advice.
A caveator can amend their address for service of notices by lodging an Application by Caveator to Amend Address for Service of Notice e-form with Landgate. The e-form application must be made by the caveator and specify:
- The description of the land caveated, Extent, Volume and Folio numbers
- the document number of the caveat
- a postal address in Australia OR
- an email address and
- must be dated and signed by the caveator and witnessed. The witness must sign with their usual signature and state their full name, address and occupation. Where the caveator is a Company, the appropriate execution under the Corporations Act 2001 is required.
An Application by Caveator to Amend Address for Service of Notice document can be lodged electronically via an Electronic Lodgment Network Operator (ELNO) by eligible Subscribers - limited to a single caveator per document.
- There is no fee payable for the lodgement of either the paper application or electronic application.
2Section updated 08/07/2026