Apply for a LIM
Apply for a LIM here.
Property details
Before you begin, you will need to know the address or legal description of the property you are interested in.
Payment options
Be ready with your Visa or Mastercard to make payment using our secure payment gateway.
Important information
The cost of the LIM is $319.00 (incl. GST) plus the convenience fee (as at 1 July 2024).
Certificate of Title
Obtain the Record of Title (Certificate of Title) for the property you are interested in, from Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). https://www.linz.govt.nz/ Only Title with Diagram (not Historic) search copies dated no older than 6 months will be accepted.
You will upload this document to your application.
Request your LIM
Click on the Apply now button and then select Applications >New Application within the My FNDC homepage.
The processing of a LIM report can take up to 10 working days. Search Land Information Memorandum on our website for more information.
Visit us
You can request and pay for a LIM at any of our Service Centres.
Property details
Make sure you have the address of the property you are interested in.
Record of Title
Give a copy of the record of title for the property to our service centre staff.
Payment
You can pay the fee using credit card, debit card, EFTpos or cash.
Contact Us
Free search tool
If you need basic information about properties, such as the property title, legal description, land area, land use and consents issued, use our free online search tool:
How will I receive the LIM?
- An email with the LIM pdf attached.
- An emailed link via our Sharepoint platform directing you to open a LIM folder we have 'shared' with you. Follow the prompts to view your LIM. Downloading the LIM promptly will avoid the 14 day expiration on access. You cannot share this link or email with another source.
Can I cancel my LIM?
See our LIM refund policy for more information.
To request a cancellation, send an email to ask.us@fndc.govt.nz with a copy of your receipt. Contact the Customer Care team on 0800 920 029 for any queries.