In any transaction affecting land, be it a sale or a purchase or establishing a mortgage over land, it is important to confirm the identity of the parties involved in the transaction.
To ensure you dont become a victim of identity fraud when dealing with land, it is recommended that stringent processes be adopted in verifying the identity of person(s) claiming a right to deal with the land.
How do I verify the identity of a person claiming a right to deal with land?
Confirmation of identity consultation paper
In December 2009 LPMA prepared and released the Consultation Paper - Confirmation of Identity Sections 56 C and 117 of the Real Property Act 1900. The paper sought comment and submissions from the public and industry. The response to the paper and the consultation paper are available for you to download:
Consultation paper: Confirmation of Identity Sections 56 C and 117 of the Real Property Act 1900 (PDF 144KB)
Response to submissions (PDF 63KB)
