5Allocation of distinctive references to instruments—the Act, ss 184E(1) and 202(1)(c)

5 Allocation of distinctive references to instruments—the Act, ss 184E(1) and 202(1)(c)

5 Allocation of distinctive references to instruments—the Act, ss 184E(1) and 202(1)(c)

The Registrar-General allocates a distinctive reference to an instrument by—

(a) for an instrument lodged by hand—recording the reference, and placing the Registrar-General’s seal, on—

(i) the original instrument, and

(ii) the registration copy of the instrument, or

(b) for an instrument lodged electronically—

(i) recording the distinctive reference and the Registrar-General’s seal on the instrument lodged for registration, and

(ii) sending a copy of the instrument marked with the distinctive reference to the person who lodged the instrument for registration as soon as practicable after the instrument is registered in the General Register of Deeds.