Powers of Attorney

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Powers 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?​

​​By post:
Land Titles Office
PO Box 541 HOBART TAS 7001

​Hand delivered

Land Titles Office Drop Off box in the foyer of 134 Macquarie Street, HOBART
or

Land Titles Office, Level 1, 134 Macquarie Street, HOBART

(Speak to the officer at the security desk o​n the ground floor for instructions and to obtain a pass to use the public lift to Level 1.)

(Please Note: “Over the counter” lodgements cannot be examined and registered immediately.)



​​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 three payment methods available:​​

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 the lodgement.
EFTPos, cheque or money order (as above).

If lodging in person at the LTO.
​Online by credit card
​Ensure you tick this payment method on 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.

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

The lodgement will proceed to the registration area for processing - payment does not mean automatic registration.

Payment must be made within 7 days. 

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.