An Environmental Management Register and Contaminated Land Register (EMR/CLR) Search provides information about contaminated or potentially contaminated land in Queensland. This search is essential when buying property, developing land, or changing land use in Queensland.
You can purchase an EMR/CLR search through LandChecker in three ways.
Method 1: Using the Map
This is the quickest way to order an EMR/CLR search when you know the property address.
Step-by-step instructions:
Use the search bar in the top left corner of the Map to enter the address and find your property
Click the Documents tab in the right-hand information panel
Enter a Job Reference
Select the checkbox next to QLD EMR Contaminated Land Search
Click Add selected items to shopping cart
Click the shopping cart icon in the navigation bar
Select View Cart to review your order, or Purchase for instant checkout
If you selected View Cart, review your order and click Go To Checkout
Review your delivery and payment methods
Click Buy to complete your purchase
Method 2: Using Document Searches - Title Search
Use this method when you want to search by address or lot/plan.
Step-by-step instructions:
Click Document Searches in the navigation bar
The Title Search tab appears first under Document Searches
Select QLD as your state, then click Next
Enter a Job Reference
Select how you want to search:
Address - search by street address
Lot/Plan - search by lot and plan number
Enter your search details and click Search
Select the checkbox next to QLD EMR Contaminated Land Search
Click Add selected items to shopping cart
Click the shopping cart icon in the navigation bar
Select View Cart to review your order, or Purchase for instant checkout
If you selected View Cart, review your order and click Go To Checkout
Review your delivery and payment methods
Click Buy to complete your purchase
Method 3: Using Document Searches - Standard Searches
Use this method when you know the parcel identifier.
Step-by-step instructions:
Click Document Searches in the navigation bar
Select the Standard Searches tab
Choose QLD as your state, then click Next
Enter a Job Reference
Click QLD EMR Contaminated Land Search to expand the textbox
Enter the Parcel Identifier (format example: 30 RP132426 or 54 BUP4089)
Click +Add To Cart
Click the shopping cart icon in the navigation bar
Select View Cart to review your order, or Purchase for instant checkout
If you selected View Cart, review your order and click Go To Checkout
Review your delivery and payment methods
Click Buy to complete your purchase
What You Need to Know
Parcel Identifier format: Queensland parcel identifiers typically follow the format of lot number followed by plan type and plan number (e.g., 30 RP132426, 54 BUP4089, 23 SP133611)
Job Reference: This is an optional field where you can add your own matter reference number to help track and organise your document purchases.
Estimated delivery time: EMR/CLR searches are typically delivered within 2 hours, if the order is placed within business hours.
Applicable for: This search is for Queensland properties only.
What's Included in an EMR/CLR Search
Your search will show whether the property is listed on the Environmental Management Register and/or the Contaminated Land Register, and may include:
Information about notifiable activities conducted on the land
Records of contamination or potential contamination
Site management plans (if applicable)
History of land use that may affect contamination status
Important: The EMR and CLR only contain information about land where the Queensland Department of Environment and Science has been notified. Land may be contaminated even if not listed on these registers.
Understanding the Registers
Environmental Management Register (EMR)
The EMR is a register for land-use planning and management. It records land that has been, or is currently, used for a notifiable activity. It provides information on both current and historical land use, including whether the land:
has been, or is currently, used for a notifiable activity
has been contaminated by a hazardous substance
Sites listed on the EMR are considered ‘low risk’ to human health and the environment under their current use. Being on the EMR does not mean the land must be cleaned up or that current activities must stop.
Contaminated Land Register (CLR)
Lists confirmed contaminated sites considered "risk sites"
Indicates land causing or may cause serious environmental harm
Requires action to remediate or manage the contamination
Delivery and Follow-up
If your EMR/CLR search hasn't arrived within the estimated 2-hour timeframe, you can track your order through the Order Manager or contact support for assistance.