7 January 2026
From 1 July 2026, new fee levels are proposed to commence for the lodgment of property transactions, plans of subdivision, and for searching the Register of land.
This follows a review that determined land registration and search fees will need to increase to ensure fees cover the cost of delivering modern digital land registry services.
The review also proposed simplifying the fee structure. This will make it easier to understand and consider impacts on different stakeholders and transaction types.
This would be the first overall increase in land registry fees in 20 years. The proposed fee changes will ensure Victoria’s land registry services continue to meet community expectations, are fit-for-purpose, and are world-leading.
Key changes to the proposed regulations include:
- Registry fee amounts will be streamlined into 5 categories to make it easier to understand the fees for each instrument.
- Different fees for paper and electronic lodgment will be removed, reflecting that most services are now electronic-only.
- Restructure of the ad valorem fee to provide fee relief for lower-value property transactions by:
- reducing the rate from $2.34 to $1.85 for transactions up to $1 million
- retaining the existing rate of $2.34 for transactions above $1 million
- increasing the fee cap to $7,020 (the amount of the fee for transactions of $3 million).
- Fees for the Registrar’s approval of forms and licences have been removed.
Public comment on the RIS and proposed regulations is now invited. Visit the Engage Victoria website to read the Regulatory Impact Statement and proposed regulations and have your say on proposed land registry fee changes.
The closing date for comments is 5 pm on Friday 6 February 2026.
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