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DCDB

Digital Cadastral Data Base.

Dealing Prefix and Description

Deposited Plan

See plan type.

Diagram Book

These are large bound books containing survey plans, indexed as pages within Hundreds and unique book names. These surveys cover the original subdivision of the state into hundreds and sections under the Crown Lands Act. The index pages in the books were used as source data for the hundred / parcel search in SAILIS. Images of these plans are available from SAILIS.

Discharge of Mortgage (DM)

A dealing by which a mortgagee acknowledges that the debt owed by the mortgagor and secured by a mortgage has been satisfied (usually by being repaid) and 'discharges' or releases the land from the mortgage.

DR Docket Plans

These are replacement of Permanent Marks diagrams that were filed in Lands Department drawing room dockets. Images of these plans are available from SAILIS.

Drawer Plan

These are plans that were originally held by the Surveyor-General for various purposes. Images of some drawer plans are available from SAILIS. From the "Image Search" menu select "Plan Image Search". Then select "Plans Order" and choose the "Drawer Plan" Plan Type.

Need assistance?

While you are not legally obliged 
to engage the services of a solicitor or registered conveyancer, we always recommend engaging an industry professional to seek representation due to the complex legal nature of land transactions / dealings, subdivisions and boundary realignments.

Learn more

The South Australian Integrated Land Information System (SAILIS) provides up to date information about land and property in South Australia.

Fast Track is an optional service that provides an enhanced process for non-division dealing(s).