How to access your Auckland Council property file

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How to access your Auckland Council property file

Your step-by-step guide to finding, ordering, and understanding your Council-held records.

28 November 2025

Hannah Hilliam
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An Auckland Council property file is the complete collection of documents held for a property, including plans, consents, and drainage info. It's more detailed than a LIM report and is essential for buyers, sellers, and renovators.

You can order a file online from the Auckland Council website for a fee, with standard and urgent options available.

Use the file to check for unconsented work by comparing plans to the current home and ensure all past projects have a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC).

What is an Auckland Council property file?

What you’ll typically find inside

Property file vs LIM report

Why you might need a property file

How to access your Auckland Council property file

What to look for once you receive the file

Costs and payment options

Auckland Council property files - FAQs

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