Register of Charges

A Register of Charges records all duties, burdens, obligations or liens on your property.

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Last updated October 24, 2025

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Register of Charges

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What is a register of charges?

A register of charges is a record that lists all duties, burdens, obligations, or liens that exist on a property, helping to track any claims made against it.
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When should you use a register of charges?

You should use a register of charges when buying, selling, refinancing, or developing property to identify and record any existing claims or encumbrances affecting the property.
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What should be in a register of charges?

A register of charges should include the type of charge, charge holder’s details, date of registration, amount secured, and date of discharge if applicable.
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