Land Title Practice Notes | LTSA

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FAQs

What is the state of Required E-filing?

Most documents and plans must be filed electronically, with a very small number eligible to be filed manually in hardcopy form. Please consult the...

How long do I need to retain documents submitted electronically to the land title office?

Under the Land Title Act, the electronic version of a document submitted through EFS is deemed to be the original document for all...

I work for a municipality/regional district in BC. Do we need to electronically file?

All local governments in BC must electronically file unless they have a population of 5,000 or less. Visit the...

When does the subscriber have to deliver the true copy or copy of the true copy of the original electronic instrument to the Registrar?

The subscriber must be in position to deliver the true copy or copy of the true copy of the original electronic instrument if requested by the...

My local government office has a non-fee paying account for searching LTSA records. Can I use this account to submit EFS documents?

No. The local government must use a fee paying account for electronic filing. The non-fee paying account may only be used for searching LTSA...

The Director of Land Titles periodically issues land title practice notes that provide instruction and advice relating to land title records, forms and procedures.

Requirements for Portions of Buildings that Extend Beyond the Limits of the Parent Parcel	Practice Note 01-18	February 1, 2018
Miscellaneous Notes Endorsements and Associated Plan Searches	Practice Note 03-16	November 23, 2016
Truing Up an Original Electronic Instrument	Practice Note 02-16	October 3, 2016
Consent to Spousal Home Transfers under WESA	Practice Note 01-16	March 10, 2016
Cancellations of Discriminating Covenants Land Title Act, Section 222	Practice Note 01-15	August 7, 2015
Delineating Common Property on Strata Plans	Practice Note 02-12	October 10, 2012
Cross Section on Strata Plans	Practice Note 01-12	March 7, 2012
Director's Hardcopy Land Title Forms	Practice Note 08-10	January 1, 2011
Survey Plans over First Nation Treaty Lands	Practice Note 07-10	January 1, 2011
Standardized Legal Descriptions	Practice Note 06-10	October 18, 2010
Arterial Highway Transportation Act S.44.1	Practice Note 05-10	September 23, 2010
Certificate of Pending Litigation Land Title Act Section 215 [1][5][6][7]	Practice Note 04-10	September 1, 2010
Statement by Surveyor	Practice Note 02-10	March 1, 2010
Priority Agreements - Form C Application	Practice Note 01-09	December 11, 2009
Charge Holder Signature Requirements for Plan Dedications		May 5, 2009