Due Diligence Searches

Canadian Due Diligence – Do what’s Due!

After confirming a company’s existence, operating jurisdiction, and identifying its owners with our corporate and business name search services, you may choose from our Due Diligence Search services to help ‘paint a financial picture’ of the business or individual.

Conducting due diligence can be crucial as it uncovers essential information needed prior to finalizing an agreement, contract, or transaction with a business entity or individual. Our reports encompass aspects like litigation, judgment details, bankruptcy, liens, and asset sales, including both current and historical data. It is important to note that the full legal name of an individual or corporation is necessary to obtain precise information. For company name searches, consulting the originating charter documents for the accurate legal name is recommended as a best practice.

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Bank Act2
Bankruptcy & Insolvency5
Court Record Searches6
Execution (Writ) Searches5
PPSA Searches5
Provincial Due Diligence14

Showing 1–25 of 29 results

Search TypeDescriptionReport FormatProcessing Time
Profile ReportA report from the Provincial Corporate Registry providing the corporate address, current status and names and address of the officers and directors.PDFwithin 1 hour
Certificate of StatusA one page certificate from the Provincial Corporate Registry confirming the corporations current status.PDFwithin 1 hour
PPR SearchA search of the Provincial Personal Property Registry to determine if personal property (consumer goods, equipment or serialized assets) are subject to liens and encumbrances.PDFUncertified - within 1 hour
Certified - 24 hours
Bank Act CertificateA search to reveal if a borrower (company or individual) has entered into an agreement that provides a bank the first preferential lien on goods or equipment.PDFwithin 1 hour
Litigation Search
*See Technical Specs tab for court descriptions		A search of the Provincial higher court for matters involving Civil Litigation.PDF Scan/Screen Printvaries depending on Province and court (same day to 10 bus. days)
Small Claims
*See Technical Specs tab for court descriptions		A search of the Provincial court for civil matters under a certain monetary amount considered Small Claims.PDF Scan/Screen Printvaries depending on Province and court (same day to 10 bus. days)
Writs of Execution/Sheriff Certificate (or equivalent)A writ of execution search is conducted to determine if a court order has been granted to begin the transfer of assets from a debtor to a plaintiff to satisfy a judgment. Also known as a Judgment search. If a plaintiff/creditor has taken the appropriate litigation steps and fails to collect moneys owed by a debtor in default, a judge may issue a Writ of Execution.PDF/PDF Scanwithin 1 hour
Court of Appeal A search of the Provincial Court of Appeals records for Civil appeals that may deal with such subject areas as commercial disputes, property disputes, negligence claims, bankruptcies and corporate reorganizations. PDF ReportUp to 5 business days
Bankruptcy CourtA search of Bankruptcy records at the local Provincial court level for proposals, petitions and potential opposing creditor disputes.PDF Report1 - 2 business days
Bankruptcy & Insolvency Name SearchA search of the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy database that contains:
- debtor information of all bankruptcies and proposals registered in Canada since 1978
- all receiverships registered since January 1993
- all recorded petitions; and
- all companies that have been granted protection under the Companies´ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) since September 18, 2009.		PDFwithin 1 hour
Federal Court & Federal Court of AppealA search for cases arising in the Federal domain. For example, they hear and decide cases in areas like Aboriginal Law, Income Tax, National Security, Intellectual Property, Immigration and much more.PDF Summary Reportwithin 1 hour
Tax Court of CanadaA search for cases where individuals and companies have litigated with the Government of Canada in cases relating to Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax and employment Insurance.PDF Summary Reportwithin 1 hour
Copies of Corporate ArticlesCopies of corporate articles filed with the Provincial Corporate Registry, which may include Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Amendment, Articles of Amalgamation etc.PDF Scanup to 7 business days

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Have more Questions?

Can a party to a claim with a publication ban access the court file?

Yes, the parties of the action can access the file in person over the counter at the court in the jurisdiction where the case was issued. Members of the public can also request to view the file, however, they cannot make or request copies and must not provide any information or names to the media or anyone else that’s not part of the action.

What is the cost and turnaround time for a Litigation search?

Litigation searches in Ontario are usually completed within 24 to 48 hours in most jurisdictions. (during business hours) The processing times can vary due to limited access to the courts as a result of COVID restrictions which are still in effect. The cost per search starts at $55 for the first name, each additional name searched will be discounted.

How long is a Writ of Execution valid for in Ontario?

Writs have to be renewed every 6 years less a day.

What is the ‘Complete Ontario Due Diligence Search – The deal Closer’?

This is our all-in-one Ontario Due Diligence order form. It allows you to select from corporate, due diligence and various court search reports all from one easy to use request form. Searching more than one name? No problem, discounts will automatically be applied as you add names to the request!

What is a Bank Act section 427 search?

The Bank Act search certificate will reveal if a borrower (company/individual) has entered into an agreement that provides the bank the first preferential lien on inventory/goods or equipment. If an agreement exists, a ‘Notice of Intention’ would be registered under section 427 of the Bank Act.

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