Notice of Death and Title Transfers in NSW
When a joint owner passes away, lodging a formal notice of death with a valid death certificate is essential to transfer ownership. Whether the property was held as joint tenants, or belonged to a solo owner or only owner, our conveyancer team at Flash Conveyancing handles the entire legal process smoothly.
We assist surviving owners through the process of changing title records to reflect the surviving beneficiary or survivor. By changing the name on title records correctly, we ensure peace of mind during a difficult time.
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One clear price for the whole process. We handle the lodgment and the paperwork while you look after family.
What Happens When a Property Owner Passes Away?
- The legal steps depend on how the property was registered on title:
- Joint Tenants (Survivorship Application): If you owned the home as joint tenants, the property automatically transfers to the surviving owner. We lodge a notice of death along with the official death certificate to remove the deceased person's name and record the survivor as sole owner.
- Solo Owner or Tenants in Common: If the deceased was a solo owner or only owner, the title must be transferred to the correct beneficiary or executor via a transmission application before ownership can change.
Let Flash Conveyancing Handle the Legal Details
- Our conveyancing specialists manage every detail so you can focus on family:
- We verify identity and prepare the survivorship or transmission application.
- We lodge the death certificate and digital forms with NSW Land Registry Services.
- We update council and Sydney Water records so nothing is left in the deceased person's name.
- For state documentation requirements, see the NSW Government name changes and registry portal.
After-Hours Appointments
- Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Outside those hours we can still see you:
- Saturday and Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm: $330.00 (paid in advance)
- Monday to Friday, 5 pm to 8 pm: $220.00 (paid in advance)
Fixed-Fee Notice of Death Costs
At Flash Conveyancing, we keep fees straightforward so you can focus on family.
| Fee Item | Cost (GST Included) |
|---|---|
| Flash Conveyancing professional fee | $440.00 |
| NSW Land Registry Services registration fee | $182.73 |
| Mandatory PEXA platform fee | $46.20 |
| Verification of Identity (VOI) online | $29.90 |
| Total estimated cost | Approx. $698.83 |
PEXA is the mandatory national digital network used to lodge property title transactions securely.
Fee Validity & Upcoming Increase
Our fees are reviewed annually and may increase in line with industry cost adjustments. Land Registry, PEXA and identity verification charges are set by third parties and can change at any time. We will always confirm your exact figure in writing before we start, so you can budget with confidence.
Speak With Renee and Julian
- Call Flash Conveyancing on 02 8883 4987 for respectful, stress-free support.
- We will tell you which documents you need before you gather anything.
- Fully digital: identity checks and signing are completed from your phone or computer.
- Download the Notice of Death Instruction Form when you are ready.
Talk To A Conveyancer Today
Call us and we will explain the next steps in plain English, at your pace.