On Oct. 19, 2026, AST TAS Law Soc published public notice that the Recorder of Titles approved the 2026 forms.
The approval takes effect on Nov. 2, 2026, when the S99, TA, PDM, L and E forms will be available on the Tasmanian Online Land Dealings System.
A 90-day transition period to Jan. 31, 2027 applies for lodgment of previously approved forms; from Feb. 1, 2027, current forms will ordinarily be refused.
Document dated Oct. 19, 2026, received from AST TAS Law Soc Oct. 21, summarized on Oct. 23.
On May 4, AST TAS Law Soc informed of plans re 2026 approved forms.
AST TAS Law Soc published preliminary notice issued by Recorder of Titles re 2026 approved forms, as part of implementing cl 9, 10 and 11 of the Recorder’s Directions.
Follows AST TAS NRE Mar. 2026 published Recorder’s Directions (version 2), #195589.
Also follows AST TAS NRE Feb. 2026 said only prescribed signers can sign new forms, #285592.
Document dated May 4, 2026, was received on May 7, 2026 due to a new feed.
Plans to Approve New Forms for 2026
The Recorder of Titles will approve more new forms to provide certifications on the face of the forms, provide for signer(s) to sign the form, and remove current witnessing requirements.
Further forms to be approved include Application by personal representative to be registered proprietor (S99); Transfer by way of assent (TA); Partial discharge of mortgage (PDM); Lease (L); and Encumbrance (E).
Next Steps
There will be a transition period where the previously approved forms will still be accepted for lodgment.
Dates of the applicable transition period for each approved form will be communicated in due course.
Oct. 2026 New Forms Approved
On Oct. 19, 2026, AST TAS Law Soc published public notice that the Recorder of Titles approved the 2026 forms.
The approval takes effect on Nov. 2, 2026, when the S99, TA, PDM, L and E forms will be available on the Tasmanian Online Land Dealings System.
A 90-day transition period to Jan. 31, 2027 applies for lodgment of previously approved forms; from Feb. 1, 2027, current forms will ordinarily be refused.
Document dated Oct. 19, 2026, received from AST TAS Law Soc Oct. 21, summarized on Oct. 23.
