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Foreword Introduction (a) Regulation 26 of the Land Transfer Regulations 2002 (regulation 26) permits the Registrar-General of Land (RGL) to change or correct a name in his or her records if the RGL is satisfied that the name of a registered proprietor: (i) (ii) (iii) has changed, or is incorrectly stated in the RGL's records, and the prescribed fee has been paid. (b) An application to change or correct the name of a registered proprietor may be lodged as an electronic instrument under r 4(1) and (2) and Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 1 of the Land Transfer Regulations 2002 (LTR). Purpose of guideline The purpose of this guideline is to assist people to apply to change or correct the name of a registered proprietor in the RGL’s records. Scope (a) This guideline provides guidance on: (i) (ii) how to apply to change or correct the name of a registered proprietor in electronic and paper form, and what documents are needed to support such applications. (b) Regulation 26 and this guideline do not apply to: (i) (ii) (iii) any name incorrectly stated in the RGL’s records as a result of an error by the RGL. In that case the RGL can correct the error under s 80 of the Land Transfer Act (LTA) in accordance with LINZS20006: Standard for corrections to the register; vesting of land following a change of identity by a corporate body; for example, by amalgamation of companies under Part 13 of the Companies Act 1993. In that case refer to LINZG20705: Guideline for transmission following amalgamation of companies; or correction of an error that resulted in the wrong person or corporate body being registered as proprietor. continued on next page Guideline for making applications to change or correct names in the Registrar-General of Land’s records | LINZG20704 30 October 2013 Registrar-General of Land | Land Information New Zealand 4
Foreword, continued Intended use of guideline This guideline is intended for use by: (a) practitioners who lodge applications to change or correct the name of a registered proprietor, and (b) employees of Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) who (i) (ii) advise practitioners, and have delegated authority to change or correct the name of a registered proprietor in the RGL's records. References The following documents are necessary for the application of this guideline: • Companies Act 1993 • Incorporated Societies Act 1908 • Land Information New Zealand, Registrar-General of Land. 2013. LINZS20002: Standard for verification of identity for registration under the Land Transfer Act 1952. Wellington: LINZ • Land Transfer Act 1952 • Land Transfer (Computer Registers and Electronic Lodgement) Amendment Act 2002 • Land Transfer Regulations 2002 • Property (Relationships) Act 1976 • "Statutory Requirements, Forms of Electronic Instruments, and Requirements for the Retention of Evidence" (26 September 2008) 144 New Zealand Gazette 3925 Guideline for making applications to change or correct names in the Registrar-General of Land’s records | LINZG20704 30 October 2013 Registrar-General of Land | Land Information New Zealand 5
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