Necessity for written instrument or written statement

Circumstances/Transactions:

Dutiable transactions that result in a change in beneficial ownership of land that are not effected by a written instrument within 30 days of the transaction occurring. 

Evidence:

1. The transferee must make a written statement under section 14.
2. Digital Duties Form (if applicable).
3. A copy of any contract of sale between the parties.
4. A copy of any agreement between the parties.
5. A statutory declaration stating whether any consideration has passed between the parties and if so provide details of the amount paid.
6. Evidence of the value of the property by:
   1. a letter of appraisal from a licensed real estate agent and a copy of the rate notice, or
   2. a valuation from a certified practising valuer who is a member of the Australian Property Institute (API) or by a member of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) with sworn valuer accreditation.