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Proof of identity and foreign status for dutiable transactions

See what documents you must provide to Revenue NSW to prove your identity and foreign status for transfer duty, surcharge purchaser duty and landholder duty.

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Refreshed Property Professionals Resource Centre now live

We've refreshed the Property Professionals Resource Centre, including simplifying proof of identity and foreign status requirements for some transactions. Learn more about the updates and how they will support you.

Residential-related property and individuals

Individuals must provide certified documents that prove who they are, and their citizenship or residency status.
Residential-related property and trusts

A trustee of a trust must prove their identity. Beneficiaries or unit holders may also need to prove their foreign status.
Residential-related property and corporations

Corporations must provide certified documents that prove the identity and foreign status of all shareholders.
First home buyers schemes and grants

Learn what certified documents you need to to provide for First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme applications.
Non-residential property

See the required certified documents for individuals, corporations and trustees of trusts who acquire non-residential property.
Change in beneficial ownership

Individuals, trustees of trusts and corporations must provide certified documents that prove their identity.
Non-dutiable and unidentified property

View documents that must be supplied for declarations of trust over non-dutiable or non-identified property.
Certifying documents

You must supply certified copies of identity documents. See a list of who can certify your documents.
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