Land Title Practice

Land Title services are focused on examining applications under the Land Title Act, registering various land title transactions and providing copies of land title records, such as title information and registered land title documents and survey plans.

The Director of Land Titles periodically issues Director's Directions that provide mandatory requirements for filing electronic or hardcopy documents and plans under the Land Title Act.

This page provides access to various guides and publications to support the use of the LTSA's Electronic Filing System (EFS)

The Land Title Act authorizes the Director of Land Titles to approve forms used by applicants when making applications under the Act. Web Filing Form Practice Guides offer comprehensive practice information for completing land title Web Filing forms. Directions for Completing EFS Forms contains detailed instructions for the few remaining PDF forms.

The Director of Land Titles periodically issues land title practice bulletins that provide practice direction on land title registration procedures and requirements, as well as land title practice notes that provide instruction and advice relating to land title records, forms and procedures.

The lists below show the most common land title application errors that result in a refusal to register and the issuance of a defect notice. Customers who submit applications to a land title office may find this list helpful to avoid errors.

The Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA) has introduced a Quality Verification program with lawyers and notaries to ensure electronic filing subscriber compliance with Part 10.1 of the Land Title Act. Compliance with the Act is critical to maintaining the integrity of BC's land title system.

The introduction of Web Filing forms is one of several steps towards streamlining land title submissions, increasing efficiency and accuracy, and maintaining a secure and reliable electronic filing system.