Ontario Land Title Search – Property Search

This search provides details on the current and past property owners, along with a list of all documents (instruments) registered on title since the date of electronic conversion. Copies of these documents can be obtained upon request by providing the instrument number.

In addition, the following information can be obtained upon request:

Deeds, mortgages and transfers

Liens

Write of execution on the registered owners as they appear on the Parcel Register. This will reveal details of any outstanding judgements on the current owners.

To conduct a search, you will need to provide ONE of the following pieces of information:

Property Identification Number (PIN). This is not the tax role number contained on most property assessments. The PIN will be in the following format: 12233-4455.

Exact municipal address. (Note, properties in remote jurisdictions may not be in the electronic system and may require a manual search.)

Owner name and city of residence

Instrument number. This number can be found on the Parcel Registry and would be used to obtain a copy of a document such as a deed, transfer or mortgage.

The Parcel Registry and information provided is not considered a complete historical search. If you require a historical search to establish a chain of title, it is strongly recommended that you seek legal advice from a lawyer.

Please Note

The property search services and resulting documents, or reports provided are intended solely for informational purposes. Any comments or discussions related to the search aim to aid in identifying the property in question and should not be interpreted as legal advice. We highly advise consulting a licensed attorney for legal counsel.

Submit an Ontario Property Land Title Search

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Step 1 – Enter your Contact Information

Contact Name

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Are you an existing Client?(Required)

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No, this is a new request.

Address for billing purposes

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone(Required)

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File number or reference information

Step 2 – Details about the Property

Please provide as much information on the property as possible.

Search the Property by:(Required)

Property owners name(s)

Property Address

Property Identification Number (PIN)

**Please provide as much information on the Property as possible.

Property Owner Name(s)

Property Address to search

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

Property Identification Number(Required)

Land Title office district:(Required)

This must be indicated even if the address is unknown. Property ownership in Ontario is searched by jurisdiction.

Additional information about the property (for example: legal description)

Step 3 – Information required

Please indicate the documents and/or information required

Parcel Register – Lists current owners and all active instruments (documents) on title. (from $80.01 plus $2.56 each add. page)

Include ‘Deleted Instruments’ *recommended (may add additional pages at $2.56 ea.)

Add/Include copy of current Transfer (add $15 + $1.07/pg.)

Add/include copy of most current Charge (mortgage) on title. (add $15 + $1.07/pg.)

Add Writ of Execution search on owners to reveal details of possible judgments registered. ($47.11 per name)

Instrument

Please also include copies of the following Instruments ($10 plus $1 per page.)

instrument details

Document Name (if known)

Document Instrument Number

The Land Titles/Property search services (“Services”) provided by Centro Legal Works Inc. (“Centro”) is for information purposes only. Comments or discussion that took place in relation to this search are to assist in locating the property in question and should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion concerning the title of the property. We strongly recommend that you seek professional legal advice Client agrees to release waive and fully discharge Centro and its officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives from any and all claims, demands, obligations and liabilities of any kind or nature whatsoever arising from the provision of Services by Centro, including negligence, gross negligence, breach of contract and breach of any statutory or other duty. Client acknowledges reading these terms thoroughly and understands that Client is waiving and giving up legal rights, including the right to sue. By submitting this request, Client voluntarily elects to assume all risks associated with the Services.

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Ontario Land Title Search FAQ’s

What information is required to search for a property in Ontario?

You will need one of the following:
– Property Identification Number (PIN)
– Exact Municipal Address
– Owner name and city of residence

What is a Parcel Register?

A Parcel Register is a record containing the current owner, legal description and a list of instruments registered against the property within the Province of Ontario Land Registration System (POLARIS) as of the date of the search. An example of an instrument is a mortgage, or a lien registered against the property.

What is a PIN number?

PIN stands for the Property Information Number and is a unique nine-digit number assigned to each property. It consists of a five-digit block number and a four-digit property number. For example, 11389-0020.

What is a Charge?

A charge is an instrument that appears on the parcel register and is another name for a Mortgage. If there is a dollar amount showing on the line entry of a parcel register that reads ‘Charge’, there is an active mortgage registered against the property.

How to obtain a copy of a deed for a property in Ontario?

A Deed is now referred to as a transfer and is an instrument which appears on the parcel register. A copy of this instrument can be ordered based on the instrument number.