FAQs

 

How do I use the online Territorial Authority (TA) certificates?

There are two types of TA e-certification templates in Landonline:

  1. Certificate templates located in the e-survey application. These are standard templates with content pre-approved by the Registrar-General of Land (RGL).
  2. An editable template - (doc 48KB) that can be downloaded from the Landonline website. This template also has certificate options pre-approved by the RGL. However, it can also accommodate any non-standard requirements by allowing the addition or deletion of paragraphs.

If a TA is contemplating an approval scenario that does not fit within existing options, please call Customer Support on 0800 665 463 (select option 2).

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What steps does a TA have to follow to get set up to start using TA e-certification?

All the steps you need to follow can be found in Before signing up. For more information and case studies on how to best incorporate TA e-certification into your organisation, see Business implementation tips.

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Can we upgrade from e-search/e-search plus to TA e-certification?

You can upgrade from e-search or e-search plus to TA e-certification by completing the Change firm licence – upgrade form.

Note: If you wish to upgrade from e-search, the TA e-certification licence fee is $1,000 and the Annual Maintenance Fee is $200. There is no difference in the cost of an e-search plus licence fee and Annual Maintenance Fee compared with TA e-certification. For more information about licence fees, see Pricing. If you have any queries about upgrading to TA e-certification, call Customer Support on 0800 ONLINE (0800 665 463) and select option 2.

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Why do TAs have to have two Firm set ups in Landonline?

When Landonline was first developed, each TA was set up with a Firm name and code in Landonline in readiness for them purchasing a licence and starting to use TA e-certification. This ensured their Landonline TA e-certification account would be separate from any other LINZ accounts going forward.

To activate TA e-certification, you need to notify LINZ that your TA wishes to be enabled to use Landonline TA e-certification, by emailing your contact details to: customersupport@linz.govt.nz with 'Enable TA e-certification' in the subject line.

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Is there any information on how other TAs prepared their organisations to start using TA e-certification?

LINZ has developed useful information based on discussions with a number of TAs who are using TA e-certification to assist TAs who are considering moving to e-certification. The Business implementation tips also include links to case studies based on interviews with several TAs:

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When is an A&I required by the Territorial Authority (TA)?

For instruments that are to be registered by a Conveyancer or Solicitor on behalf of a TA.

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What type of A&I form is required from a TA?

A Public Corporate A&I form.

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Who in the TA needs to sign the A&I form?

The council officer who would have signed the paper instrument (Authorised Signatories).

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What instruments need an A&I form?

An A&I form needs to be completed for certain electronic instruments. In general terms these instruments include:

  • Any instruments under the Land Transfer Act 1952
  • An instrument making changes to the Certificate of Title
  • Changes to reserve status of land
  • Easements
  • Consents
  • Building Act - hazards
  • Release 3.1 e-capable instruments

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How can TA staff know that the conveyancer or solicitor has completed the registration?

TA staff should request the conveyancer/solicitor to either supply a copy of the title following registration e.g. a Post Registration Search (PRS), or other evidence that the change has been completed.

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