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Land registration: Practice guides (PG2)

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First registration of title if deeds are lost or destroyed (PG2)

Page summary:
Applying for first registration of land where the title deeds have been lost or destroyed (practice guide 2).

Change made:
The guide has been updated to provide additional clarity about documentation that can be lodged to support an application where the deeds and documents of title are lost, information regarding when and who can make an application where the last known legal estate owner is deceased and further detail regarding the class of title that may be considered.

Time updated:
6:00am, 20 July 2026

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