13Authority for lodgment by electronic process

13 Authority for lodgment by electronic process

(1)  The Recorder may make an agreement with a person authorising him or her to lodge a power of attorney or other instrument under this Act otherwise than by production of the original document.

(2)  The agreement must provide that the procedures to be followed –

(a) are to be comparable with the normal procedures adopted by the Recorder and will not adversely affect the register; and

(b) will ensure the accurate transmission of the power of attorney or other instrument.

(3)  The Recorder may require a person seeking to lodge a power of attorney or other instrument by electronic means to produce documentary evidence that he or she is authorised to do so.