Searching for a parcel number (AU) or title number (NZ) in DAS is easy, as long as you know the correct formatting. This guide provides a state-by-state breakdown for Australia and title search formatting for New Zealand to help you find the correct property information.
How to Access the Search Function
To search for a title (NZ) or parcel (AU), follow these steps:
Click the magnifying glass icon in the top right corner of your DAS interface.
Navigate through the search tabs and select either:
Title (NZ) for New Zealand title searches
Parcel (AU) for Australian parcel searches
This will allow you to enter the corresponding number in the correct format to locate the property.
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Title/Parcel Formats by Region
New Zealand
In New Zealand, titles are commonly formatted as:
Lot Number / Deposited Plan (DP) Number
Example:
12/DP56789
Alternative formats:
12 DP56789
DP56789 12
DP56789
Australia
In Australia, parcels are used instead of titles. Below is the correct formatting per state.
Victoria (VIC)
Lot Number / Plan Number
Example:
4/LP4625
Alternative formats:
4 LP4625
LP4625/4
LP4625 4
LP4625
Allotment / Section / Parish Number
Example:
5B2/1/PP3112
Alternative formats:
5B2 1 PP3112
5B2/PP3112
5B2 PP3112
1 PP3112
1/PP3112
PP3112
New South Wales (NSW)
Lot Number / Plan Number
Example:
12/DP719541
Alternative formats:
12 DP719541
DP719541 12
DP719541
Lot Number / Section Number / Plan Number
Example:
1/4/DP11643
Alternative formats:
1 4 DP11643
DP11643/4/1
DP11643 4 1
4/DP11643
4 DP11643
DP11643
Queensland (QLD)
Lot Number / Plan Number
Example:
1/RP53366
Alternative formats:
1 RP53366
RP53366 1
RP53366
South Australia (SA)
Plan Number / Lot Number
Example:
H661200/S31
Alternative formats:
H661200 S31
S31/H661200
S31 H661200
H661200
Western Australia (WA)
Plan Number / Lot Number
Example:
P084831 10497
Alternative formats:
P084831 10497
P084831/10497
10497/P084831
10497 P084831
P084831
Tasmania (TAS)
Lot Number / Plan Number
Example:
1/246324
Alternative formats:
1 246324
246324/1
246324 1
246324
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Locality Name / Lot Number / Plan Number
Example:
TUGG/0/1624
Alternative formats:
TUGG 0 1624
0 1624 TUGG
1624 TUGG
TUGG 1624
SLA Name / Locality Name / Lot Number / Plan Number
Example:
CORE/URIA/1/187
Alternative formats:
CORE URIA 1 187
URIA/1/187
CORE/1/187
CORE 1 187
1 187 CORE URIA
187 CORE URIA
187 CORE
187 URIA
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Troubleshooting Title and Parcel Searches
If you are having trouble locating a title (NZ) or parcel (AU), try the following:
Check Formatting: Ensure the title/parcel is entered in the correct format for your region.
Use Variations: Some formats allow for different spacing and ordering. Try alternative inputs based on the formats listed above.
Verify Layers Are Enabled: Ensure the Parcel (AU) or Title (NZ) layer is active in your DAS interface.
Check for Historical Status: Some parcels may be classified as significant urban or historical and may not be available in the active dataset.
Contact Support: If you're still experiencing issues, use the chat function in DAS to get assistance. Provide the title/parcel number, property address, and screenshots if possible.
By following these steps, you can quickly and effectively search for property titles and parcels across Australia and New Zealand within DAS.