Property Owners & Certificate of Title
Relab's Ownership Search & Title Preview helps you quickly verify who owns a property and review easements, covenants, and mortgages on the go. This ensures you're working with the correct legal owners and have all necessary information before ordering a title.
How to Search for Owners from the Homepage
- From Relab's homepage, click on the Ownership tab in the Search Bar
- Type a name or company in the search bar
- A list of properties associated will appear
For more details on using Ownership Search, check out our guide on how to use the Search Bar.
How to find the Property Owner when you know the address
- Search for a property
- In the Property Details Panel (appears on the right next to the map), click on the name next to Ownership & Title
- See all the properties under this entity. Plus for businesses: shareholders and directors from New Zealand Companies Register records
How to Preview and Order Title Documents
Preview Title
- Open the Property Details Panel
- Click Title Preview
- This will show the information found on the first page of the title, like owners, mortgages, easements, covenants
Order Titles
- Select the documents you need:
- Certificate of Title with Diagram
- Mortgage Details
- Fencing Agreements
- Other available documents
- Click Continue with Payment
- Enter your billing information
- Confirm and place your order
Your documents will be delivered via email and found in your document centre.
🔥Hot Tip: You can select and order all the documents you need in one go! Whether it’s the certificate of title, fencing agreements, or mortgage details, just tick the boxes and proceed to payment. It’s a quick and efficient way to get everything at once, saving you time!
FAQs
How much is it to order a title?
The price to order a property title is $12, including GST, for Pro members and $19.00, including GST, for free users.
How long does it take for titles to arrive once ordered?
Once you place your order, you'll receive your documents via email, and they will also be available in your document centre shortly after.
How do i find the property owners name?
To check the property owner on an address you've searched in Relab, look at the Property Details Panel on the right and cross check the name you see. If you want to find related properties by the same owner click on the owners name.
How often is title preview updated?
The title preview information is usually updated once per week, in sync with NZ Property Titles | History | LINZ Data Service.