Apply for a land information certificate

If you are buying or selling a property, you can get a land information certificate from Council. 

A land information certificate provides information including:

  • all current valuations
  • rates – including arrears and interest
  • property debts
  • orders and notices made under the Local Government Act or the Local Law
  • special charges (if any)

Please note: anyone can apply for a land information certificate. However, if you are using a legal practitioner or conveyancer, they will apply for you.

How to apply

In person

Step 1.Download the application form

Property inquiry application(PDF, 88KB)

Step 2.Gather your supporting documents

Your application must be returned with

  • a current copy of your certificate of title
  • a copy of the title plan

Step 3.Return your completed application to

Customer service

45 Splatt Street
Swan Hill
VIC 3585

72 Herbert Street
Robinvale
VIC 3549

View our opening hours

Step 4.Pay the application fee

Pay with cash, cheque, money order, EFTPOS, Mastercard or Visa. Please note we do not accept Diners Club and American Express.

You can view the schedule of fees and charges in the 'Fees' tab.

Mail

Step 1.Download the application form

Property inquiry application(PDF, 88KB)

Step 2.Gather your supporting documents

Your application must be returned with

  • a current copy of your certificate of title
  • a copy of the title plan

Step 3.Prepare a cheque or money order

Payable to "Swan Hill Rural Council" and crossed "Not Negotiable".

You can view the schedule of fees and charges under the 'Fees' tab.

Step 4.Return your completed application to

Swan Hill Rural City Council
PO Box 488
Swan Hill
VIC 3585

 

Fees

Land information certificates  2024/25 fees
Land information certificate $29.70 per certificate*
Urgent fee $141 per certificate*

What happens next?

Your certificate will be emailed to you within five business days.

Contact us

Phone

03 5036 2333

 

Email

rates@swanhill.vic.gov.au

 

Customer Service Locations

45 Splatt Street
Swan Hill
VIC 3585

 

72 Herbert Street
Robinvale
VIC 3549

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