You can order an ACT Historical Search through Landchecker to view all dealings lodged over a certificate of title since it was automated. A historical search provides a chronological record of transactions and interests that have affected the property over time.
What is an ACT Historical Search?
An ACT Historical Search shows a complete list of all dealings lodged against a certificate of title since the title was automated. This document includes:
Previous ownership transfers
Mortgage registrations and discharges
Caveat lodgements and withdrawals
Lease registrations
Other dealings affecting the property
A historical search helps you understand the complete ownership and transaction history of a property in the Australian Capital Territory.
Two Ways to Order an ACT Historical Search
You can purchase an ACT Historical Search through Landchecker in two ways: directly from the Map view or through the Document Searches page.
Method 1: Order a Historical Search from the Map
Use this method when you know the property address.
Step 1: Search for the Property
Enter the property address in the search bar located at the top left corner of the Map, under the Landchecker logo.
Step 2: Select the ACT Historical Search Document
Click the Documents tab in the right-hand side panel
Enter your Job Reference
Tick the checkbox beside ACT Historical Search
Click Add items to cart
Step 3: Review and Purchase
Click the shopping cart icon in the navigation bar
Choose one of these options:
View Cart - Review your order details before purchasing
Purchase - Proceed directly to checkout
If you selected View Cart, verify your order is correct and click Go To Checkout
Step 4: Complete Your Order
Select your preferred Delivery Method (see options below)
Select your Payment Method
Click Buy to complete your purchase
Method 2: Order a Historical Search Using Volume/Folio
Use this method when you already have the Volume/Folio number for the property. This saves time because you don't need to search for the property address first.
Step 1: Access Document Searches
Navigate to Document Searches in the top navigation bar, then select the Standard Searches tab.
Step 2: Select Australian Capital Territory
Choose State - ACT from the dropdown menu and click Next.
Step 3: Enter Volume/Folio Details
Enter your Job Reference (if applicable)
Click ACT Historical Search under the list of Products
Enter the Volume/Folio number
Click +Add to Cart
Step 4: Complete Your Purchase
Click the shopping cart icon in the navigation bar to review your order and proceed to checkout.
Delivery Method Options
You can choose how you receive your ACT Historical Search:
Send a separate email for each order item
Use this option when ordering multiple documents with different estimated delivery times. You will receive each document as soon as it becomes available.
Send one email including all order items
Use this option to receive all documents together in a single email once all items in your order are ready.
Send no email and notify me for each order item with an in-app notification
Use this option if you prefer not to receive emails. You can download your documents directly from your Order Manager once they are fulfilled.
Estimated Delivery Time
ACT Historical Searches are typically delivered within the estimated timeframe shown at checkout. Delivery times vary depending on document availability from the ACT land registry (Access Canberra).
If your order has not been delivered within the estimated timeframe, you can follow up on delayed documents through your Order Manager.
Where to Find Volume/Folio Numbers
The Volume/Folio number for an ACT property can be found on:
Current title documents
Property contracts
Rates notices
Council documents
Accessing Your Ordered Documents
All purchased documents are available in your Order Manager, which you can access from your Landchecker account. Documents remain in your Order Manager for future reference even after they have been delivered via email.