Abstracts/Lodgement Forms

Abstracts/lodgement forms are records of the instruments (mortgages, leases, etc) lodged with LINZ by lawyers in land transactions.

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Order abstracts/lodgement forms

You can order a copy of abstracts/lodgement forms if you have an abstract number/record reference. The abstract number will be written beside a 'memorial' (a brief note) on the title (eg "12345 Transfer to S. Smith"). Other property record providers can help with more complicated searches and historical research.

Order a copy

You can order a copy of a land record or request an appointment to view records either online or by completing a printable order form and posting or faxing it to us.

About abstracts/lodgement forms

Abstracts/lodgement forms are a pre-printed form, typed or handwritten, and are bound into books.