Section 603 Certificate Application
Dungog Shire Council (NSW) application for a section 603 rating certificate showing rates and charges owing on land, with a 48 hour urgent option.
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- Format
- Category
- Council form
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- vf174a4ee
- Last verified
- 3 September 2026
Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) s 603
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What the Section 603 Certificate Application is for
Section 603 of the Local Government Act 1993 lets a council issue a certificate stating the amount (if any) of rates, charges and other amounts due or payable to the council for a parcel of land. Section 603(2) requires the application to be accompanied by the approved fee, which the Office of Local Government sets each year; councils may charge a separate fee for expedited processing. Conveyancers order it before settlement so arrears are paid and rates adjusted between vendor and purchaser. Dungog Shire Council's one-page form (ORD022) can be signed digitally or printed and signed, and offers an urgency fee for issue within 48 hours.
When you need it
- You act for a vendor or purchaser of land in the Dungog Shire and need the rates figure for settlement.
- An owner, executor or lender needs written confirmation of what is owed to the council.
How to fill it in
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Certificate type and fees
The 603 rating certificate is the base item. Add the urgency fee if needed; the form says urgent certificates are issued within 48 hours or the urgency fee is refunded. Enter the amount due.
- 2
Applicant information
Name, address, phone and email.
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Property information
Owner's name, assessment number, house number, street name, locality, lot and DP, and the nature of the property (vacant land, dwelling, shed, industry, units or other).
- 4
Signature
Click to sign digitally in the PDF, or print and sign, and date it.
Filing, lodging and service
- Lodge with Dungog Shire Council at 198 Dowling Street, Dungog, by post to PO Box 95, Dungog NSW 2420, or by email to shirecouncil@dungog.nsw.gov.au. Phone (02) 4995 7777.
- The approved fee for a section 603 certificate is set each year by the Office of Local Government; the urgency fee is extra. Contact the council to arrange payment.
Common mistakes
- Include the assessment number from a recent rates notice if you have it; it helps the council find the right property quickly.
- If you also need a planning certificate, Dungog has a separate section 10.7 application.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Dungog 603 certificate take?
With the urgency fee, the form says it will be issued within 48 hours or the urgency fee is refunded.
Can I sign the Dungog 603 form electronically?
Yes. The PDF has a digital signature field, or you can print and sign it.
Checked against the official sources on 26 October 2026
- Dungog Shire Council - Section 603 Certificate Application (council contact details)
- Office of Local Government - Circular 26-06: rates related determinations for 2026-27 (section 603 certificate fee)
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