Powers of Attorney

​​​​​​​​​​Power of ​​​​Attorney Forms

Form 1 - General Particular Power of Attorney​
  Form 1   (22Kb)


Form 2 - General Power of Attorney

Form 2 (21 KB)


​Form 3 - Particular Enduring Power of Attorney

Form 3 (47 KB)


Form 4 - General Enduring Power of Attorney

Form 4 (47 KB)​

 Enduring Powers of Attorney Fact Sheet (PDF 303Kb)



Form 5 - Registration Form

A form which must be completed, signed and dated with lodgment of any Power of Attorney, Revocation, Declaration, Certificate or other instrument under the Powers of Attorney Act 2000. 

Form 5 and a lodgment form are included within the links to each of Forms 1-4 and 6.


Form 6 - Appointment of The Public Trustee as Attorney

Form 6 (21 KB)


Deed of Revocation of Power of Attorney

  Deed of Revocation of Power of Attorney   (1Mb)​


Declaration of Death, Bankruptcy or Insolvency of Donor 

The Powers of Attorney Act 2000 requires notice to be given in the Register of the donor's death, bankruptcy or insolvency.

Declaration of Death, Bankruptcy or Insolvency of Donor (21 KB)


 Certificate of Proof of Foreign Execution of Power of Attorney

  Certificate of Proof of Foreign Execution of Power of Attorney   (1Mb)​​



Where do I lodge a P​​​ower Of Attorney for Registration?

Fees can be paid by:

  • Cheque or Money Order (made payable to the Recorder of Titles).

       If paying by cheque or money order the cheque or money order must accompany your 

       lodgement.

Or

  • If lodging in person at the LTO, you can make payment by EFTPoS or by cheque or money order (as above).

Or

  • ​You can make your payment online - by credit card.

​Ensure you request this payment method in writing with your lodgement form and supply a valid email address.

After we receive your lodgement, you will receive an email with information on how to pay online.

NOTES: The lodgement will not proceed until payment has been made.

(This does not mean automatic registration, the lodgement will proceed to the area that undertakes examination and registration once payment is made.)

Payment must be made with 7 days.


The following credit cards are accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Visa debit card and Mastercard debit card.

FIRMS/PARTIES WHO REGULARLY LODGE POWERS OF ATTORNEY WITH THE LAND TITLES OFFICE SHOULD EMAIL lto@nre.tas.gov.au  TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON AVAILABLE PAYMENT OPTIONS.​


​What do I need​ to lodge?

You need to lodge:

  1. ​The original signed, dated and witnessed Power of Attorney document;
  2. A completed Lodgement Form;
  3. An original, signed and dated Form 5 Registration Application; and
  4. The prescribed fee.
The Lodgement Form and the Form 5 Registration Application can be found within the PDF copies of each Power of Attorney form above.

​​What is the prescribed fee?

​The prescribed fees for registration of a Power of Attorney or a revocation of a Power of Attorney may be found on the Land Titles Office Fees page.


​​How can I pay the prescribed fee?

There are two payment methods available:

1. ​You can pay by cheque or money order (made payable to: Recorder of Titles) which accompanies your lodgement.

OR

2. You can make a request in writing to pay by credit card. You will need to supply the name and contact number of the credit cardholder. A staff member will then contact the cardholder and process an over the phone credit card transaction.

Note: The following credit cards are accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Visa debit card and Mastercard debit card.


Important Information

  • ​When lodging a Power of Attorney document for registration, the original signed, dated and witnessed document(s) must be lodged.
  • Once registered, it/they will be returned to you via post, so it is important that you provide a correct postal address, or alternatively, you can arrange to collect the original Power of Attorney from the Land Titles Office following registration.
  • Staff of the Land Titles Office cannot provide legal advice.
  • It is always recommended that you seek independent legal advice (from a legal practitioner and/or a trustee company) before completing a Power of Attorney form.​


Contact

Land Titles Office
Level 1, 134 Macquarie Street
Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: 03 6165 4444
Email: lto@nre.tas.gov.au