What is a Form 6 in Queensland conveyancing?
A Form 6 is the standard land transfer instrument used in Queensland conveyancing. It is prescribed under the Land Title Act 1994 (QLD) and must be lodged with Titles Queensland to register a change of ownership. The Form 6 identifies the transferor (seller), transferee (buyer), the lot on plan description, and the consideration (price). It must be signed by both parties and witnessed.
What the Form 6 contains
The Form 6 includes: lot on plan description (e.g., Lot 1 on RP12345), the names of the transferor and transferee, the type of tenure (fee simple, leasehold), the consideration, any conditions of transfer, and the signatures of both parties with witnessing. For electronic conveyancing (PEXA), the Form 6 is lodged digitally.
When a Form 6 is required
A Form 6 is required for every transfer of freehold land in Queensland — residential, commercial, rural. It is also used for transfers by way of gift (consideration stated as "nil" or "natural love and affection"). Transfers arising from court orders, deceased estates, and corporate restructures may use different forms or have additional requirements.
Common errors and how I help
The most common Form 6 errors are incorrect lot on plan references, mismatched names between the contract and the title, and missing or incorrect witnessing. I check Form 6 details against the title search and the contract for sale, flagging discrepancies before lodgement. This prevents requisitions from Titles Queensland that delay settlement.
Common issues
- Name mismatches between the contract and the title are the most common cause of requisitions
- Electronic lodgement via PEXA has replaced paper Form 6 lodgement for most transactions
- Transfer duty must be paid before the Form 6 can be lodged — the duty receipt is attached
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