On this page
- Building File Search
- Property Information Certificate
- Building and Planning Information Request
- Adjoining Owners Information Request
Building File Search
A building file search includes available building permits, plans and certificates for a property.
Who can apply
- Property owners (proof of ownership required)
- Non-owners must provide a signed a contract of sale, a letter of consent from the owner and the applicant's driver's licence.
Cost and availability
- Files are available from around 1970 onwards, but there is no guarantee that a file exists
- A non-refundable fee applies for each search
How to apply
Apply online (credit card payment required)
Complete the Building File Search Request Form and send it by post or pay in person
Knox City Council Civic Centre
511 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South, 3152.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm.
Processing time: Up to 15 business days from receiving a complete application.
Receiving documents
- Files will be sent by email with a secure link (valid for six months)
- Hard copies are available on request
Property Information Certificate
A Property Information Certificate provides building details for a property. It is often needed when selling a home.
What it includes
- Building permits from the past 10 years
- Any current building orders or notices issued by the relevant building surveyor
- Whether the property is in a flood, termite, or bushfire-prone area
- Risk of snowfall or landslip
- Required inspections for owner-built properties
Who can apply
- Property owners
- Private building surveyors
- Solicitors
Cost
- A fee applies for this service.
- You must pay the fee when you make your application.
How to apply
Apply online (credit card payment required)
Complete the Property Information Certificate Application Form and send it by post with a money order, or pay in person:
Knox City Council Civic Centre
511 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South, 3152.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm.
Processing time: Up to 10 business days from receiving a complete application.
Building and Planning Information Request
A Building and Planning Information Request provides details about planning and building rules for a property.
This is often needed when building on properties.
What it includes
- If a planning permit is required
- If the property is in an unsewered, flood-prone, termite-prone, alpine area, or bushfire-prone area
- If the property is in designated land or works
- If the property needs a town planning permit under the Knox Planning Scheme
Who can apply
- Private building surveyors
- Solicitors
- Property owners planning to build
Cost
- A fee applies for this service.
- You must pay the fee when you make your application.
How to apply
Apply online (credit card payment required)
Complete the Building and Planning Information Request Form and send it by post with a money order, or pay in person:
Knox City Council Civic Centre
511 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South, 3152.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm.
Processing time: Up to 15 business days from receiving a complete application.
Adjoining Owners Information Request
If you need contact details for a neighbouring property owner for building-related matters, you can submit an Adjoining Owners Information Request.
- The request must be related to building work carried out under a building permit.
Cost
- A fee applies for this service.
- You must pay the fee when you make your application.
How to apply
Complete the Adjoining Owners Information Request and send it by post with a money order, or pay in person:
Knox City Council Civic Centre
511 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South, 3152.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm.
Need help?
Contact Building Services and we will get back to you.
Or call our Building Services team on 9298 8125.
