Apply for an update to a property clearance certificate

Background information

If you already have a property clearance certificate (previously known as a land tax clearance certificate), you may be able to apply for a free update. This will show any changes since we issued the original certificate.

A purchaser is only protected from tax that is in excess of the amount shown on the certificate if they obtain their own certificate. A vendor's certificate update does not protect the purchaser.

You can request a free certificate update if:

• you apply within 90 days of the original certificate issue date
• there is no change in the parties involved in the transaction. 

Beyond the 90-day period, you need to apply for a new property clearance certificate.

Step 1: Identify your certificate details

You need your certificate ID and issue date, which are shown on your certificate.

Step 2: Apply for an update

You can request an update whether you obtained your original certificate from us or through a service provider.

When you access the online portal, accept the terms and conditions, then enter your certificate ID, issue date and email address.

The system is pre-populated with the email address used in the original certificate application. If you obtained your original certificate via a service provider, change the email address to your own so we can email the update to you.

Go to the clearance certificates portal

Next steps

Once we process your request, we email your updated property clearance certificate to you.

We usually email your updated certificate within one day. But if we need to manually process your request, it may take up to 10 business days.