How to Request a Correction to a Land Record
If you identify an error in a title or survey record, you can make a request for LINZ to investigate its correction.
For example:
- incorrect spelling of name(s)
- a memorial incorrectly brought forward from an original document
- a transposed number
- an incorrect appellation or legal description
- missing parcel in spatial.
What actions LINZ takes
LINZ investigates each record correction request to ascertain if the error requires correction.
If the record does require correction, LINZ will make the required change(s) and forward a copy of the corrected land record to you (if requested and available).
Note that if a consent is required from affected parties, LINZ will advise you and the correction process may take longer. In some cases, LINZ will advise customers to contact the relevant law firm to have their correction request actioned.
If the record does not require correction, we will advise you of this in writing.
How to make a request
To request a record correction, you can dowload either of the printable forms below and post or fax it to the relevant LINZ processing centre (details are included on the forms).
To email a record correction request, download the RTF version of the form to your desktop. Type directly into the form, save your changes, then send the form as an email attachment to info@linz.govt.nz.
You can also:
- Call 0800 ONLINE (0800 665 463)
You will need to provide the record reference number, land district, date of record, record type, and details about what needs to be corrected. - If you have a Landonline licence, you can make a record correction request electronically using Landonline.
If you have any enquiries about requesting record corrections, please call 0800 ONLINE (0800 665 463) or email info@linz.govt.nz.
