Property Information Resources
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Find Your Parcel Identifier (PID)
What is a Parcel Identifier (PID)?
A PID is a nine-digit number that uniquely identifies a parcel in the land title register of British Columbia. The Registrar assigns PID numbers to parcels for which a title is being registered. The Land Title Act refers to the PID as the permanent parcel identifier.
You can find a property’s PID or legal description through:
- ParcelMap BC using geographic location, PID, civic address or other identifier.
- BC Assessment’s Assessment Search (civic address required)
- A tax assessment notice from BC Assessment
- Municipal tax notice
Find Legal and Other Professionals
Here are the recommended professionals or organizations to consult in the following areas.
BC Land Surveyor | Search the Members Listing on the ABCLS website |
BC Lawyer | Search the Lawyer Lookup on The Law Society website |
BC Notary Public | Search the Find a Notary page on the Society of the BC Notaries Public website |
Realtor | Search the Find a Realtor page on the REALTOR website |
Registry Agent | Search the Membership List on the BC Association of Professional Registry Agents website |
Historian | Search the list of independent researchers on Royal BC Museum (BC Archives) website |
Access LTSA Records
Title Searches and Land Title Documents or Plans | BC lawyer, BC notary public, BC land surveyor, registry agent or land title office counter |
Find Legal Description and Parcel Identifier (PID) for a Property | BC Assessment’s e-value BC site |
Title Monitoring Alerts | BC lawyer, BC notary public or registry agent |
Surveyor General Records (Crown land Survey Plans, Crown grants or Field Books) | Email the Records Distribution Services at orderdesk@ltsa.ca or contact the LTSA Customer Service Centre |
Historical Records | Registry agent or historian |
Other Property and Real Estate Information
Building Location Surveys and Survey Certificates | BC land surveyor |
Confirm Status of Commissioners for Taking Affidavits in BC | Search the Commissioners Lookup page on the BC Government website |
Land Use or Municipal Information | Your local city, municipality or regional district |
Land Survey-related Issues Between You and Your Neighbour | BC land surveyor |
Property and Estate Advice | BC lawyer or BC notary public |
Property Assessment Information | BC Assessment Authority |
Property Tax Information | Your local city, municipality or regional district |
Survey Plan or Boundary Advice | BC land surveyor |
Other Land Matters
Age of Buildings | Consult your local government and ask for building or permit department |
Archaeological Sites | Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations – Archaeology |
Crown Land Water Use and Planning | Consult gov.bc.ca |
Escheats Issues | BC Registry Services |
Home Floor Plans or Blueprints | Consult your local municipality or builder |
Home Renovations or Building | Provincial building and renovating guidelines |
Land Settlement Board | The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development |
Location of Septic Tanks | Local Health Authority, or BC Onsite Sewage Association |
Mobile/Manufactured Homes | Ministry of Finance – Manufactured Home Registry |
Oil and Gas Development – Landowner Information | Ministry of Natural Gas Development Landowner Notification Program |
Soldier Settlements | Director of Veterans Affairs |
Water Licenses | Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations |
Zoning or Land Use Bylaws | Contact your local municipality |