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Victorian "Certificate
of Title"
A new
look Certificate of Title as from November 2004 has
been issued with improved security features, using the latest
technology.
The new
security features, which includes watermarks, a hologram, a
thermocromic icon and control number, aim to further minimize the
possibility of fraud, making Victoria's Certificate of Title even
more secure.
A
Certificate of Title is a customer's record of interests and rights
effecting their land. It is issued by the 'Registrar of Titles' to
the person entitled to possession of it (usually the owner or
mortgagee).
It
is evidence of all registrations and recordings made in the
Register at the time and date of the creation of the
Certificate.
The
registration in the Register have a Government Guarantee. The
existing Certificate of Titles are still valid and there will be no
additional costs or charges for the new look
certificate.
The
following are a list of some of the Security
Features:
Hologram
The
hologram, which is a 3 dimensional image, will change slightly when
you move the paper. It will reveal a map of Australia with a symbol
in the middle
Thermocromic
Icon
This blue
seal is a termocromic image. If you gently rub the icon it will
momentarily disappear and then reappear, meaning you are holding an
authentic certificate.
Eagle
Watermark
An
authentic watermark with a series of eagles can be seen across the
full length of the paper when you hold it up to the
light.
Certificate of
Title
On the
reverse side of the paper the words "Certificate of Title" are
printed vertically in blue on the left and right hand
sides.
Control
Number
The
inclusion of a unique control number will make it possible to track
the certificate if it is known to be lost or stolen. This number is
in addition to the Volume/Folio number.
Warning
Band
On the
reverse side of the paper a warning band describes the operation of
the thermocromic icon
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