Authority for lodgment by electronic process
13 Authority for lodgment by electronic process
The Recorder may make an agreement with a person authorising him or her to lodge a power of attorney or other instrument under this Act otherwise than by production of the original document.
The agreement must provide that the procedures to be followed – are to be comparable with the normal procedures adopted by the Recorder and will not adversely affect the register; and will ensure the accurate transmission of the power of attorney or other instrument.
The Recorder may require a person seeking to lodge a power of attorney or other instrument by electronic means to produce documentary evidence that he or she is authorised to do so.
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