Title Changes & Transfers
Updating ownership on a property title — changes of name, adding or removing an owner, or transferring without a contract. We handle the paperwork and lodgment.
Not every change to a property title involves a sale. You might be updating your name after marriage, adding a partner to the title, removing a name, or transferring ownership without a contract changing hands. These are smaller jobs than a full conveyance, but they still need to be done correctly and lodged properly with Titles Queensland. We take care of the paperwork so the title ends up exactly as it should.
What’s Included
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Title Search & Review
We check the current title to confirm exactly what’s registered and what needs to change.
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Transfer Document Preparation
We prepare the correct forms and documents for the change, ready for signing.
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Stamp Duty Advice
Some title changes attract transfer duty and some don’t. We advise on what applies to your situation.
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Titles Queensland Lodgement
We lodge the documents with Titles Queensland and see the change through to registration.
Who This Is For
Title changes cover a range of situations, including:
- Change of name — updating the title after marriage, divorce, or another change of legal name.
- Adding or removing an owner — adding a partner to the title, or removing a name.
- Transfers without a contract — gifting a property, or transferring between related parties without a sale.
- Recording a death — updating the title after the death of a co-owner.
- Changing how a property is held — for example, moving between joint tenants and tenants in common.
Transferring property as part of a separation or divorce? That’s handled a little differently — see our Family Law Transfers page.
How It Works
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Tell Us What You Need
Get in touch and explain the change you’d like to make. We’ll confirm what’s involved and quote a fee.
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We Check the Title
We search and review the current title, and advise on whether transfer duty applies.
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We Prepare the Documents
We prepare the transfer documents and forms, then arrange for them to be signed correctly.
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We Lodge & Confirm
We lodge with Titles Queensland and confirm with you once the change is registered.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a title change cost?
It depends on the type of change. A straightforward change of name is our simplest and most affordable title job, while more involved changes — recording a death, changing tenure, and similar — are priced according to complexity. See our pricing page for current fees.
Do I have to pay stamp duty on a title change?
It depends on the change. A simple change of name generally doesn’t attract transfer duty, but transferring an interest in a property — for example, adding or removing an owner — often does. We’ll advise on what applies to your specific situation before anything is lodged.
I want to add my partner to the title — can you do that?
Yes. Adding a partner to a property title is a common request. Keep in mind it’s a transfer of an interest in the property, so transfer duty may apply, and if there’s a mortgage on the property your lender will usually need to be involved. We’ll walk you through what’s required.
What happens to the title when a co-owner passes away?
It depends on how the property was held. If it was held as joint tenants, ownership generally passes automatically to the surviving owner, and the title is updated by recording the death. If it was held as tenants in common, the deceased’s share passes through their estate. We can advise on your situation and handle the title update.
What’s the difference between joint tenants and tenants in common?
They’re two ways of co-owning property. Joint tenants own the whole property together, and if one owner dies their share automatically passes to the other. Tenants in common each own a defined share, which they can leave to whoever they choose. Changing between the two is something we can handle.
How long does a title change take?
Most straightforward title changes are quicker than a full property transaction. Once the documents are signed and lodged, registration with Titles Queensland typically takes a short while. We’ll give you a clearer timeframe once we know exactly what your change involves.
Ready to get started?
Book a free consultation and we’ll walk you through your options.