Inspection of records search
Lodge an inspection of records search to find important information about a property you're buying or selling.
What is an inspection of records search?
An inspection of records is a search that provides the current rates position and other information about a property.
You can request a search when a property is changing ownership or when researching a property.
An inspection of records search can include:
- the current rates position
- resident parking permit information
- protected vegetation under the Natural Assets Local Law 2003 (NALL)
- flooding reports and information
- road acquisitions and study areas
- locality map
- plumbing and drainage information
- stormwater network information
- property notices and defects
- environmental health licences.
An inspection of records search doesn’t include:
- infrastructure charges levied on the property
- information about the water and wastewater balance.
Lodge an inspection of records search
Lodge an inspection of records application and pay the relevant fee online, in person or by mail.
You can fast-track your application for an additional fee.
Before you start
To lodge a request, you'll need to provide:
- the lot on plan number (located on the survey plan, title, or rate account)
- credit card details, if lodging online
- a cheque, if lodging by mail.
If you wish to lodge in person or by mail, download and complete a hard copy application form.
Fees
The fees for an inspection of records search are:
- $219.50 for standard response (12 business days)
- $366.40 for fast-track response (3 business days).
Lodge your request
Use our online form to lodge an inspection of records search.
You can submit your hard copy form in person and pay the fee at one of our Customer Centres.
Alternatively, you can lodge your completed form by mail with a cheque to:
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001
