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Necessity for written instrument or written statement

Channel: SRO
Section: s14

Circumstances/Transactions

Dutiable transactions that result in a change in beneficial ownership of land that are not effected by a written instrument within 30 days of the transaction occurring. 

Evidence

  1. The transferee must make a written statement under section 14.
  2. Digital Duties Form (if applicable).
  3. A copy of any contract of sale between the parties.
  4. A copy of any agreement between the parties.
  5. A statutory declaration stating whether any consideration has passed between the parties and if so provide details of the amount paid.
  6. Evidence of the value of the property by:
    1. a letter of appraisal from a licensed real estate agent and a copy of the rate notice, or
    2. a valuation from a certified practising valuer who is a member of the Australian Property Institute (API) or by a member of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) with sworn valuer accreditation.

When to lodge

Lodge documents after settlement directly with the State Revenue Office

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Updated: 31 October 2025