Order a State of Title Certificate

Why Request a State of Title Certificate

A State of Title Certificate is a copy of the title that is certified correct at the time of issuance by the land title office.

You may need a State of Title Certificate for your property for several reasons:

• To confirm the registration of a change to the registered title, when:
  • Buying or selling a property.
  • A mortgage is paid off.
  • A registered interest has been created or modified.
• In support of an application to court.
• For your personal records

How to Order a State of Title Certificate

1. Register for an LTSA Explorer Account

   1. An LTSA Explorer account is a single-user account that is ideal for customers who wish to order a limited number of land title records each year.
   2. Register to use an LTSA Explorer account

2. Request by Mail

   1. To submit a request:
      1. Know the property’s nine-digit Parcel Identifier (PID) and legal description, which can be searched for on the BC Assessment website or found on your property tax assessment notice
      2. Print (single sided only) a Request Form for State of Title Certificate
      3. Fill out the form with the applicant name and mailing address, remembering to include the PID and legal description for each property.
      4. Prepare a cheque, bank draft or money order for the Certification fee. The fee is per parcel (PID). Cash is not accepted
      5. Mail or courier to the New Westminster land title office:
         LTSA Land Title Office
         Anvil Office Tower
         Suite 500 – 11 Eighth Street
         New Westminster, British Columbia
         Canada  V3M 3N7
3. Hire a Professional to Assist You
   1. Registry agents and other professionals can electronically request a State of Title Certificate on your behalf. They can also assist with interpreting it.
   2. Learn how to hire a professional.