Owner Name Search allows you to search for properties in NSW by an individual's name or organisation (company) name. This search returns a list of all properties owned by the searched name in the NSW Land Registry.
State availability: This type of search is available on Landchecker for Victoria and New South Wales
Search types: Individual owners or organisation owners
Requirements
Before you can use Owner Name Search in NSW, you must meet these requirements:
Active paid plan - You must have an active Landchecker plan (not available for free users)
Submit support enquiry - Complete the enquiry form to request access. This form appears when you select NSW - Search By: Individual Owners or Company Owners on the Title Search page.
Signed access request form - You must complete and return the "NSW Search by Owner Name Access Request Form" that will be sent to you via Docusign after you submit an enquiry
How to get started: Contact support@landchecker.com.au to request access. Our team will guide you through the inquiry submission and access request form signing process.
How to Search by Owner's Name
Step 1: Access Title Search page
Click Document Searches in the navigation bar
The Title Search tab appears by default
Select NSW as your state, then click Next
Step 2: Select Search Type
Click the Search by dropdown menu
Select either:
Individual Owners - to search by a person's name
Company Owners - to search by a company or organisation name
Choose a reason for conducting the search from the available options
Step 3: Submit Your Search and View Results
Enter the owner's name in the search field(s)
Click Search
The search will process and return matching results, providing a list of all matching names and their associated title reference numbers.
Important: The name search itself incurs a fee before you see the results. This is separate to the purchase cost for any documents, including a copy of the title. A list of all results will also be available for you to download as a document in your Order Manager.
No results = No charge: If no matching results are found, you won't be charged for the search.
Step 4: Purchase Titles (Optional)
Review the list of property results returned
Select the checkbox next to any properties for which you want to purchase a Title Search
Click Add to cart
Click the shopping cart icon in the navigation bar to proceed to Checkout
Complete your purchase with your preferred delivery and payment methods
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 payment and delivery method
Click Buy to complete your purchase
Download your Title Search from the Order Manager once fulfilled
Search Tips for Better Results
Searching by Individual Name
The search tool automatically handles name variations, so you don't need exact formatting:
Mc/Mac prefixes Enter either variation (e.g., 'McGregor' or 'MacGregor') and the search checks both automatically.
Apostrophes Names like 'D'Angelo' are searched with and without the apostrophe automatically.
Spaces Whether you enter 'De La Cruz' with or without spaces, the search covers both formats.
Hyphenated names Search using the full hyphenated name (e.g., 'Taylor-Williams' or 'Anne-Marie') or just part of it (e.g., 'Taylor' or 'Anne'). The search finds hyphenated variations either way.
Searching by Company Name
Keep your search simple and let the tool handle variations:
Skip abbreviations Leave out terms like 'P/L' or 'Pty Ltd' to broaden your search.
Ampersands Enter either '&' or 'And' (e.g., 'Johnson & Associates' or 'Johnson And Associates') and the search checks both.
'The' prefix Names like 'The Property Group' are searched with and without 'The' automatically.
Include numbers If the organisation name contains numbers, include them in your search (e.g., '247 Holdings').
Special characters Punctuation like hyphens, commas, or brackets are searched both with and without them, so include them as written (e.g., 'Harris-Brown Investments' or 'Metro (NSW) Developments').
Understanding Search Fees
Name search fee: You'll be charged a search fee to retrieve the list of properties and title references associated with a specific name. This fee is charged when you submit your search.
No results = No charge: If your search returns no matching results, you will not be charged for the search.
Document purchase fees: If you choose to purchase title documents after viewing the search results, those are separate charges in addition to the name search fee.
Payment method: All fees are charged to your preferred payment method saved in your account settings.
What You'll Receive
After the name search: A list appears within the search portal and also delivered to your Order Manager containing:
Registered names matching your search
Locality information
Title reference/folio numbers
Acquired dealing information
NSW Land Registry Services Access
The NSW Owner Name Search accesses data from NSW Land Registry Services. To use this feature, you must complete the one-time access request process, which includes completing the "NSW Search by Owner Name Access Request Form."
To complete the access request: Contact support@landchecker.com.au and we'll guide you through the process and provide the necessary forms via Docusign.
Troubleshooting
Can't access Owner Name Search?
Check that you've submitted your access request to this feature. This pops up when you select Search By Individual Owner or Company Owner from the Title Search page for NSW Searches.
Check that you've completed the Access Request Form via Docusign
Contact support@landchecker.com.au if you've completed both requirements but still can't access the feature
Search returned no results?
Try different name variations or spellings (use the search tips above)
Verify you've selected the correct search type (Individual vs Organisation)
The searched name may not own any properties in NSW
Remember: You won't be charged if no results are found
Need to select a search reason? NSW Land Registry Services requires a reason for conducting the search. Select the most appropriate reason from the dropdown options provided.
Need Help?
If you need assistance with Owner Name Search, completing the access request form, or have questions about search fees, contact our support team at support@landchecker.com.au.