A South Australian historical search provides all dealings lodged over a certificate of title or crown lease since it was first issued. This comprehensive document shows the complete transaction history of a property title, making it valuable for legal professionals, conveyancers, and property researchers who need to trace ownership history or verify past dealings.
What is an SA Historical Search?
A South Australian historical search is a complete record of all registered dealings on a property title from the date the title was first created.
The document includes historical transfers, mortgages, encumbrances, and other dealings that have affected the title over time. Historical searches help verify ownership chains, identify past encumbrances, and research property transaction history.
Three Ways to Purchase an SA Historical Search
You can purchase South Australian historical searches through Landchecker using three methods:
Directly from the Landchecker map by searching for a property address
Through Document Searches under the Title Search tab
Through Document Searches under the Standard Searches tab
Choose the method that works best for your workflow. All three methods deliver the same historical search document.
Method 1: Purchase from the Landchecker Map
This method works well when you know the property address and want a fast, seamless way to order documents.
Enter the property address in the search bar at the top left corner of the map, or click directly on the property on the map
A property information panel will open on the right side showing land size, sales history, planning zones, and planning permits
Select the Documents tab in the information panel
Enter your Job Reference
Tick the checkbox next to Historical Search
Select any additional documents you need
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 to proceed directly to checkout
If you selected View Cart, review your order details and click Go To Checkout
Choose your preferred Delivery Method and Payment Method
Click Buy to complete your purchase
Your SA historical search will be delivered to your email and available in your Order Manager once processing is complete.
Method 2: Purchase via Title Search
This method allows you to search by property address and view all available documents for that property.
Click Document Searches in the top navigation bar
Select the Title Search tab (this appears as the first tab under Document Searches)
Enter your Job Reference
Choose SA as your state, then click Next
Select Search by - Address
Enter the property address details in the corresponding fields
Click Search
Tick the checkbox next to Historical Search and any other documents you need
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 to proceed directly to checkout
If you selected View Cart, review your order details and click Go To Checkout
Choose your preferred Delivery Method and Payment Method
Click Buy to complete your purchase
Your SA historical search will be delivered to your email and available in your Order Manager once processing is complete.
Method 3: Purchase via Standard Searches
This method works best when you already have the title identifier. Standard searches allow you to order documents directly without searching by property address first.
Click Document Searches in the top navigation bar
Select the Standard Searches tab
Choose SA as your state, then click Next
Enter your Job Reference (this helps you easily locate the document in your Order Manager)
Click on Historical Search to expand the search options
Enter the Title Identifier in the format CT5685/463 (found on the title document)
Click +Add to Cart
Click the shopping cart icon in the navigation bar
Select View Cart to review your order, or Purchase to proceed directly to checkout
If you selected View Cart, review your order details and click Go To Checkout
Choose your preferred Delivery Method and Payment Method
Click Buy to complete your purchase
Your SA historical search will be delivered to your email and available in your Order Manager once processing is complete.
Understanding Delivery Methods
When completing your purchase, you can choose how you'd like to receive your documents:
Send a separate email for each order item - Best for orders containing multiple documents with different delivery times. You'll receive each document as soon as it's ready.
Send one email including all order items - You'll receive a single email once all documents in your order are ready. Best for orders where you need all documents together.
Send no email and notify me with in-app notifications - You won't receive any emails. Download your documents from your Order Manager after receiving in-app notifications.
Delivery Time and Follow-up
The estimated delivery time for South Australian historical searches varies depending on the document complexity and processing requirements. You'll receive a notification in your Landchecker account when the document is ready to download.
If your order isn't delivered within the estimated timeframe, you can follow up on delayed documents by checking your Order Manager or contacting Landchecker support.
Need Help?
If you have questions about purchasing SA historical searches or need assistance with your order, contact the Landchecker support team through the in-app chat or email support@landchecker.com.au.