Declaration of trust over dutiable property
      Sections: 
      s7 (1)(b)(i)  
    
    
      Lodgement category: 
      Complex declaration of trust over dutiable property  
    
    Circumstances/Transactions:
A declaration of trust relating to any identified property.
Evidence:
Lodge the following evidence for all transfers of land:
- A copy of the Certificate of Title and any other relevant agreement between the parties
- A statutory declaration by the trustee stating: 
	- the capacity of the person making the declaration
- the capacity in which that person now holds the property
- whether the declaration of trust involves any change in beneficial ownership
- the name of the person or entity for whom the trustee is acting
- details of all arrangements relating to the property and the basis upon which the trustee holds the property.
 
- Evidence of the value of the property via: 
	- a letter of appraisal from a licensed real estate agent and a copy of the rate notice, or
- a valuation from a certified practising valuer who is a member of the API or by a member of the REIV with sworn valuer accreditation.
 
- Any agreement or contract of sale between the parties.
Lodge through Duties Online within 30 days of execution.
Lodge after settlement through Duties Online
Last modified: 31 October 2025