How Much Does a Title Search Cost in NZ? (2026 Price Guide)

Stop Guessing. Know Exactly What a Title Search Costs in 2026.

You need a property title. Maybe you're buying a house. Maybe you need it for building consent. Maybe you just want to check who owns a section.

But when you search online, the prices are confusing. Some sites quote $25, others $100. Some include diagrams, others don't. Some take days, others claim hours.

Here's the truth: A basic title search from the official registry costs around $25, but requires creating an account and knowing how to navigate the system. Professional services charge $40-60 for a hassle-free experience with expert support.

This guide breaks down exactly what each document costs, what's included, and which one you actually need.

Quick Price Summary — Certificate of Title NZ

Record of Title with Diagram — $42.90

This is the most popular option. It includes:

• Current owner's name
• Legal description of the property
• Property size and boundaries
• Diagram/plan of the land
• All registered interests (mortgages, easements, covenants)
• Consent notices and restrictions

• Buying or selling property
• Checking ownership before making an offer
• Applying for building consent
• Understanding property boundaries

👉 Order Record of Title with Diagram — $42.90

Record of Title Guaranteed Search — $45.90

Same as above, plus:

• Shows documents recently lodged but not yet registered
• Required for most legal property transactions
• Provides the most up-to-date information

• Property settlements
• Legal transactions requiring certainty
• When your solicitor requests it

👉 Order Guaranteed Search — $45.90

Historical Record of Title — $42.90

Shows the complete history of the title including:

• All past owners
• Previous mortgages (discharged)
• Historical dealings
• May include scan of original paper certificate

• Researching property history
• Legal disputes about past ownership
• Historical or genealogical research

👉 Order Historical Title — $42.90

Instruments (Documents) — $39.90 each

Instruments are the detailed documents referenced on a title, such as:

• Easements
• Land covenants
• Consent notices
• Encumbrances
• Mortgages

The title shows that these exist; the instrument shows what they actually say.

• Understanding exactly what an easement allows
• Reading the full text of a covenant
• Checking consent notice conditions

👉 Order Instruments — $39.90 each

Cadastral Survey Plan — $49.90

Two types available:

• Title Sheet — Plan deposited when title was created
• Survey Sheet — Detailed survey observations and measurements

• Boundary disputes
• Building near boundaries
• Subdivision planning
• Fence placement

👉 Order Survey Plan — $49.90

Legal Owner Search — $65.90

A focused search that confirms:

• Legal owner name(s)
• Basic property details
• Ownership verified against Certificate of Title

• Quickly verifying who owns a property
• Pre-purchase research
• Debt collection purposes

👉 Order Legal Owner Search — $65.90

Pre-Purchase Diligence Package — $189.90

Everything you need for due diligence:

• ✅ Record of Title Guaranteed Search
• ✅ All relevant instruments
• ✅ Survey plan
• ✅ Expert support

• Buying a property and want everything in one go
• First home buyers who want complete information
• Investors doing thorough due diligence

👉 Order Pre-Purchase Package — $189.90

Expert Advice — $129.00

When you need help understanding:

• Cross lease complications
• Complex easement arrangements
• Multiple overlapping covenants
• Title defects or issues
• What interests mean for your plans

👉 Get Expert Advice — $129.00

How We Compare to Other Options

• ✅ No account required
• ✅ Fastest delivery (2 hours)
• ✅ Human support available
• ✅ Council-accepted documents
• ✅ Simple, clear pricing

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