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South Australian Title Search

Order an official copy of an SA Certificate of Title, filed plan or registered dealing — delivered to your inbox within 1 business day. From $64.

Run by Victorian town planners. Pair with a planning-purpose explainer on request.

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Official Land Services SA recordsNext business day deliveryAccepted by SA councils

Pricing

A la carte — pay for what you need.

Current Title Search (plan usually included)

Certificate of Title — official copy of the current title showing owners, encumbrances and caveats. The plan diagram is generally embedded in the SA title document, so most orders need only this.

$64
Separate Filed Plan (rare)

Copy of the filed plan showing allotment boundaries, dimensions, easements and common property. Only needed when the SA title document doesn't already include the plan (rare — typically older Strata / Community plans or some Crown Land titles).

$46
Title + Separate PlanMost Popular

Current Title Search plus the filed plan as a separate document — for those edge cases where the SA title doesn't already embed the plan.

$110
Full Title Package

Current Title Search (plan generally included) + every relevant dealing (encumbrances, covenants, Land Management Agreements, easements). We identify the dealings on the title and contact you with pricing before we proceed.

$64
+ dealings
Individual Dealing / Instrument

Copy of a specific registered dealing such as an encumbrance, covenant, easement or Land Management Agreement. Provide the dealing number if known.

$45

All prices include GST. Registry fees are pass-through and subject to change by Land Services SA.

Why use our SA Title Search

Official Land Services SA records

Current Certificate of Title, filed plan, and copies of any registered dealings — pulled directly from Land Services SA via SAILIS.

Next business day delivery

Orders placed before 4pm ACDT/ACST on a business day are typically delivered the same day. After hours or weekends — next business day, by email.

Built for DAs and development approvals

South Australian development applications need a current title and (usually) the filed plan. Our Title + Plan bundle covers the standard set. Add dealings if your council requests them.

Plain-English summary on request

If your search is for a planning purpose — encumbrance interpretation, easement provenance, Land Management Agreement enforceability — we can pair the documents with a short written explainer of what they mean for your application.

Run by Victorian town planners

Same firm that handles Victorian title searches and planning permits. We read these documents every day and know which dealings actually matter for a planning question.

Historical searches also available

If you need the full chain of ownership and dealings back to the original Crown grant, see our dedicated SA Historical Title Search.

SA Title Search — FAQ

What is a current South Australian title search?
A current SA title search is an official copy of the Certificate of Title from Land Services SA. It shows the current registered owners, encumbrances, caveats, mortgages, and any other interests registered on the title. It's required for most South Australian development applications and must usually be less than 3 months old at the time of lodgement.
What's the difference between a Title, a Plan and a Dealing?
Title (Certificate of Title) — the current ownership record, showing registered owners, mortgages, caveats and any encumbrances. Filed Plan — the registered survey plan showing allotment boundaries, dimensions and easements. Dealing (instrument) — a registered document like a covenant, encumbrance, easement or Land Management Agreement that's referenced on the title. For most SA development applications you need at minimum the Title + Plan; dealings are required if the title references them and they affect the development.
What is an encumbrance under SA law?
In South Australia, 'encumbrance' is used broadly to refer to a registered burden on the title — including covenants, Land Management Agreements (LMAs), restrictions on use, and similar instruments. We can retrieve copies of any encumbrance referenced on the title.
How quickly will I receive my documents?
Most orders are delivered within 1 business day. We retrieve the documents directly from Land Services SA (via SAILIS) and email them to you as soon as they're ready.
Can I use these documents for a development application?
Yes. The SA title we provide is an official Certificate of Title from Land Services SA, which is what councils require. The title must usually be less than 3 months old at the time of your application.
Do I need to own the property to order a title search?
No. Title information in South Australia is public record — anyone can order a search on any registered parcel of land. You don't need to be the owner, hold a contract, or provide a reason.
What if I'm not sure which dealings I need?
Choose the Full Title Package. We'll review your title, identify all dealings that could affect your property's use or development, and contact you with pricing before we proceed. You only pay for the dealings we retrieve.
Do you also offer historical title searches in SA?
Yes. For the full chain of ownership and dealings back to the original Crown grant — including paper title images from the pre-digital era — see our dedicated SA Historical Title Search. That's a bespoke service quoted per job.

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