Understanding Land Use Victoria and Title Registration

When you purchase or transfer a property in Victoria, the change of ownership must be officially recorded with the state’s land registry — Land Use Victoria. This process is known as title registration, and it’s a critical step in legally securing your ownership rights.

At DY Conveyancing Melbourne, we handle the title registration process on your behalf to ensure everything is compliant, timely, and stress-free.

What Is Land Use Victoria?

Land Use Victoria (LUV) is the state government body responsible for:

• Maintaining Victoria’s land titles register

• Overseeing surveying and spatial data

• Supporting land planning and administration

When a property is bought, sold, gifted, or inherited, the new ownership details must be updated in LUV’s register to reflect the change.

What Is a Certificate of Title?

A Certificate of Title is the official legal document that proves ownership of a property. It contains important information, including:

• The owner’s name(s)

• The property’s legal description and location

• Any mortgages, covenants, easements, or restrictions on the land

Since 2020, Victoria has moved to a fully electronic title system, meaning paper certificates are no longer issued for most transactions.

When Does Title Registration Happen?

Title registration typically occurs at settlement, when:

• The purchase price has been paid

• All documents are signed

• Lenders (if any) release or register mortgages

• Transfer paperwork is lodged electronically

Your conveyancer ensures the correct Transfer of Land form is lodged with Land Use Victoria via an authorised e-conveyancing platform like PEXA.

Why Title Registration Matters

Registering the title is not just a formality — it gives you:

✅ Legal ownership of the property✅ Access to sell, mortgage, or transfer the land✅ Protection against future ownership disputes

Unregistered transfers may expose buyers to serious risks, including fraud or unenforceable claims.

Common Scenarios We Handle

At DY Conveyancing Melbourne, we routinely manage:

• Title transfers after property sales

• Title changes after divorce, separation, or estate settlements

• Adding or removing names on title (e.g. gifting property or refinancing)

• Ensuring titles are correctly updated post-settlement

Final Thoughts

Title registration is one of the most important steps in any property transaction. As your conveyancer, we take care of the legal documents, liaise with banks, and lodge the transfer with Land Use Victoria on your behalf.

Need help with a title change or transfer?DY Conveyancing Melbourne is here to make the process clear, compliant, and efficient — so your ownership is secured with confidence.