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Instruments

An instrument is a legal document such as a transfer of ownership, a mortgage or an easement. For example, a transfer of ownership instrument lists the:

  • seller's name
  • buyer's name
  • dates, etc.

Order an instrument

You can order a copy of an instrument if you have its reference number, including any prefix. You can find the reference number (eg "Transfer 12345" for a transfer instrument) on a title (computer register). 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 instruments

The most common types of instruments are:

  • transfer
  • mortgage
  • discharge mortgage
  • easement
  • covenant
  • lease
  • restriction
  • caveat
  • transmission.

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LINZ holds instruments electronically in Landonline and as paper records. Find out about core paper records.

 
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