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Prepare a partial discharge/withdrawal in Complex mode

Instructions for preparing a partial discharge or withdrawal in Complex mode in New Landonline.

In New Landonline you can partially discharge or withdraw as to part of the land or as to another interest against an affected instrument.

If you partially discharge the same instrument multiple times against the same titles in the same dealing it will step down to Lodge. 

Mandatory fields are marked by a red asterisk * and must be completed for successful pre-validation, certify and sign, and submission. 

1: Navigate to the Prepare instrument page

To access the Prepare instrument page you can: 

  • Select the instrument hyperlink to navigate to the Prepare instrument page when an instrument is collapsed.
  • Select the Prepare button when an instrument is expanded.
  • Use the menu that looks like a 3-dot icon at the end of an instruments row and select Prepare instrument
Example of links to open prepare page.

2: Select Complex mode

Select Complex to change to this mode. For help on preparing in Titles or Share/Interest mode, go to:

Prepare a full discharge or partial discharge instrument 

Prepare a partial discharge in Share/Interest mode

Example of links to select to go to the prepare page

3: Check the instrument number is correct, or the field is blank

Check the instrument number is correct or if the Affected instrument field is blank. 

Use the drop-down menu to select the relevant instrument from the list.

If the field is blank and there are no options in the drop-down menu, there are no instruments to discharge on the title for this instrument type. 

Field and drop down arrow for affected instrument.

4: Enter description of part of the land, if needed

If you’re discharging or withdrawing the affected instrument over only part of the land, enter the description of the part of the land into the Description of Part (if applicable) field. This is a free text field. 

Ensure you include all the details required, such as Part Section Block X 1 Wellington Survey District (Lot 1 DP 1234567). 

This instrument will step down to Lodge if this field is used.

Example of entering text into description field

5: Choose the interest holder's names

The existing Mortgagee/Encumbrancee/Caveator/Charge Holder/Claimant will automatically display but is read-only. However, use the:

  • Change due to pending dealing toggle above the Affected Instrument to edit, add or delete the names displayed. For example, use when an instrument in a prior dealing or a prior instrument in the same dealing is changing an interest holder's name. 
  • Revert / Update button to re-set the interest holder’s name to reflect the Register or to update names from any prior instrument in the dealing. For example, if the interest holder details have been edited using Change due to pending dealing, it will revert to what is recorded on the Register. Or, if a prior instrument has been added to your dealing which changes the interest holder, using Revert / Update will pull through the updated names.
Links to revert or update mortgagee names.

6: Clarify the intent, if needed

Clarify the intent of the discharge on the registered instrument, if needed, by entering information into the Clarify intent (if required) field. This is a free text field.

Make sure you clearly explain the intent. For example,  'To the effect that the residue of the title [title ref] remains subject to the caveat'. 

This instrument will step down to Lodge if you enter text in this field.

Example of where to type additional clauses.

7: Uncheck Reserve personal covenants, if needed

If applicable, when discharging a mortgage or encumbrance, uncheck the Reserve personal covenants checkbox if the parties haven’t made these arrangements relating to the rights and remedies of the Mortgagee/Encumbrancee. 

Example of checkbox

8: Attach a PDF to support the discharge/withdrawal if needed

Skip this step and go to Step 9 if you’re not uploading supporting documents. 

Use the Attach image field to add PDFs to support the partial discharge/withdrawal if needed.

You can drag and drop a PDF into the Attach image field. Or you can select Browse and upload a PDF from your files. 

There is no limit on the number of PDFs you can attach, but all attachments together must not exceed 20MB. 

You can view the attached PDF, by clicking on it. Or select Preview instrument to view the compiled instrument and attachments. 

Attaching an image will cause the instrument to step down to Lodge.

Where to attach a PDF to the dealing.

9: Preview the instrument

The Summary tab will automatically update and display a read-only summary of some key details entered on the left-hand side of the page.

Use the Preview instrument button to view, print or download the full instrument preview, including any ‘Add Text’ fields, certifications and signatures.  

Example of links to preview instrument

10: Save the instrument details

Save the instrument details located at the bottom right-hand side of the page.

Use Save to save the information and remain on the Prepare instrument page.

Use Save & back to save the information and return to the Instruments & Roles page.

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