FAQs: Stamping of Trust Deeds – NowInfinity

This article answers the most frequently asked questions on NowInfinity's Trust deed stamping service.

Question	Answer
What trust deeds are available for stamping by NowInfinity?	Discretionary Trust Discretionary Trusts (Capital Reserved Lineal Descendant) Discretionary Trusts (Fully Reserved Lineal Descendants) Fixed Unit Trust NSW Land tax Unit Trust
For what jurisdictions does NowInfinity offer stamping?	Stamping is only available for NSW and VIC. Note: If the state is not VIC or NSW, the stamping tab will show but have a note to say it is not available for these states.
What is the cost of Stamping?	The total cost of stamping will include the relevant stamp duty payable for that state plus our stamping service fee: The duty payable to Revenue NSW is $500 plus $10 for each additional duplicate deed stamped. The stamp duty payable to VIC SRO (State Revenue Office) is $200 with no additional charge for duplicate deeds stamped. The stamping service fee from NowInfinity is $66, inclusive of GST.
Does NowInfinity stamp deeds that are not ordered through the NowInfinity platform?	No.
What is the default address for delivery of stamped deeds?	If you have posted us the deeds to stamp, the stamped deeds will be sent to the primary address on your account. This is the same address used when you order hard copies of documents.
Can I change the delivery address for the stamped deeds?	You can change the address by overwriting the information and using the Find Address functionality.
Do deeds need to be wet signed originals for stamping?	VIC State Revenue Office (VIC SRO) accepts either the original "wet signed" and dated deed(s) or the "electronically signed" and dated deed(s) Revenue NSW has advised Deeds can be signed by Electronic signatures via secure methods such as DocuSign. These are considered original signatures for stamp duty purposes if they have an ID number under each signature to verify it. Please liaise with Revenue NSW if you have any queries regarding signing deeds electronically.
Does a particular colour pen need to be used for wet signing?	Black or Blue pen should be used for wet signing.
Do the deeds need to be dated?	Yes.
What supporting documents do I need to provide NowInfinity to proceed with stamping?	FOR NSW: If an individual trustee, Certified ID is required. The certification must state, “I certify that I have sighted the original document and this is a true copy of it.” If a corporate trustee, we will confirm the company name and ACN through an ASIC National Names Index search. There is no need to send certified ID for a corporate trustee. FOR VIC A Stamp Duty Declaration must be signed and dated by the Trustee. You would have received this via email when you placed your order in NowInfinity.
Can I track the progress of my stamping order?	There is a tracking number field, similar to the one for hard copy orders of documents. Our team will also update you with communications as they: Receive the Deed Require more information from you Have finalised stamping
How long does the stamping process take?	For NSW: Deeds will be stamped and returned via overnight courier within 1-2 business days of receiving the signed deed. Unless the signed deed was emailed to us, and in this case you will receive an electronic copy back of the stamped deed. For VIC: Deeds will be stamped within 1-2 business days of receiving the signed deed. However, the stamped deed cannot be released until the VIC SRO provide the "certificate of duty", which can take up to 8 business days from stamping date. Once this is received the deed is returned via overnight courier, unless the signed deed was emailed to us, and in this case you will receive an electronic copy back of the stamped deed. Note: NSW OSR (Office of State Revenue) provide a "duties statement" as soon as the deed is stamped, thus this process is expedited. VIC SRO however provide a "certificate of duty" as proof the stamp duty has been paid. This can take up to 8 business days to be released.
Is there a time-frame for having deeds stamped?	Under legislation, stamp duty is required to be paid on trust deeds established in the following jurisdictions: NSW - within 3 months of execution / signing the deed VIC - within 30 days of execution / signing the deed The deeds need to be stamped within the timeframe if you wish to use NowInfinity's stamping service. If the deeds are not stamped within the above time-frames, interest or penalties will be imposed by the relevant state revenue offices. NowInfinity is unable to calculate the interest or penalties on your behalf. If the deeds are outside the timeframes shown above, you will need to contact the relevant revenue office to arrange stamping.
How do I know my deed is stamped?	FOR NSW: There is no longer a requirement to endorse instruments using a duty stamp. An issued Duties Notice of Assessment will display a Duties Assessment Number (DAN). The DAN will be written on the first operative page of the deed(s). For more information, you can refer to Revenue NSW website (see https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/electronic-duties-for-professionals/endorsement-of-instruments) FOR VIC: An official VIC SRO Certificate of Duty will confirm that the trust deed has been stamped.
I have received a stamped Unit Trust deed back, and on NSW Government Duty Statement, it says "Discretionary Trust"	Unit trusts are stamped under s58(1) of the Duties Act. The Revenue NSW website classifies Trust deeds stamped under both sections 58(1) and (2) as "Discretionary Trust Deeds" but clarifies with the following note: "(also known as Family Trust Deeds, Unit Trust Deeds or Security Trust Deeds)".

For further information, you can refer to What to do if NowInfinity is Stamping your Deed