Notify death of a property owner
When a property owner dies, you must notify the Lands Titles office (LTO) so the land title can be updated.
The form required will depend on if the deceased is a sole owner, tenant in common or joint property owner.
Fee
A $181 fee applies.
Before you apply
Before lodging with the LTO, read the guidelines relevant to you:
If the name on the death certificate is different to the land title
You must state in your application that both documents refer to the same person.
For example, you can state that 'Mary Ann Smith' described in the land title certificate is the same person as the 'Mary Anne Smith' described in the death certificate.
Apply in person
Follow the steps that apply to you.
Step 1
The executor must apply for probate at the Supreme Court.
For more information, go to the NT Supreme Court website.
Step 2
Print the below application on a single sheet of A4 paper using double-sided printing.
Application to register a personal representative PDF (38.7 KB)
Application to register a personal representative DOC (54.5 KB)
Step 3
Fill in the application and sign it in front of a qualified witness.
Step 4
Submit your application and pay the fee to the LTO in person or by mail.
All surviving joint property owners listed on the title must be included in the application.
You can submit the application yourself or use a legal practitioner or conveyancer.
Step 1
Print the below application on a single sheet of A4 paper using double-sided printing.
Application to note death by surviving proprietor PDF (38.3 KB)
Application to note death by surviving proprietor DOC (49.5 KB)
Step 2
Fill in the application and sign it in front of a qualified witness.
Step 3
Attach the original death certificate as proof of death. This will be sighted and returned to you.
Step 4
Submit your application and pay the fee to the LTO in person or by mail.
Apply online (eConveyancing for practitioners)
If you’re a legal practitioner or conveyancer, you can notify us of the death of a property owner online (eConveyancing).
To notify us of a death via eConveyancing, you must be a Subscriber.
If the name of the deceased differs from the register, you must submit a statutory declaration stating they are one and the same person.
To lodge a notice of death online, follow the steps below.
Access instrument and enter land details
Enter the land title reference (volume and folio reference). This will prefill the land description.
Check the owner details
Ensure the deceased details match with the death certificate, if they do not, a statutory declaration will need to be uploaded stating they are one and the same.
Select the deceased proprietor
Select the surviving party/parties
If there is more than one surviving proprietor, they all must be an applicant in this dealing.
Attach any supporting documentation (if applicable)
Death certificates do not need to be uploaded but must be retained by the subscriber.
To lodge an application to register a personal representative, follow the steps below.
Access instrument and enter land details
Enter the land title reference (volume and folio reference). This will prefill the land description.
Check the owner details
Ensure the deceased details match with the letters of administration or probate, if they do not, a statutory declaration will need to be uploaded stating they are one and the same.
Select the deceased registered proprietor
Enter the details of the personal representative
You must select a capacity of Administrator or Executor.
Select your evidence of appointment
Upload a copy of either Letters of Administration or Probate.
Contact
For more information, contact the LTO.