Change Corporation Name on Title
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Canada Post Disruption
Due to the Canada Post national strike, customers are advised that mail applications and mailed notices will be subject to delays. LTSA offers online resources and electronic filing services to access front counter services. You may wish to consult a lawyer or notary to complete any filings.
Contact us by phone or email with any questions you have.
It is important to be aware that legislation defines LTSA’s role and limits how we can answer your questions. For example, our staff is not allowed to provide legal advice or help fill out forms.
Only after you submit your application to LTSA, can we advise on the correctness and accuracy of your application’s information.
If you need more help than we can provide, please contact a lawyer or notary public.
If your corporation’s name has legally changed, you may wish to update it on title. A change of name application must include government-issued documents to support the name change.
Is the name change due to amalgamation?
Corporation name changes due to amalgamation cannot be submitted using this online application. To file a name change due to amalgamation, follow the instructions in this guide
Before You Begin
Make sure you are prepared by reviewing the following requirements before you begin the online application.
Know the information on title
If you don’t already have a copy of the title, order it for a fee to ensure you have the correct information before starting the application.
In the change of name application, you will be asked for:
- Name of the corporation on title
- Parcel identifier (PID) on title
- Desired new corporation name
- Any additional name changes
Optionally, the mailing address on title can be updated with the name change.
You can also find the PID by searching the address of the corporation on BC Assessment or look in the “Property Location & Description” section of the Property Assessment Notice.
Get documents that link all name changes
A change of name application must include legal documents supporting all name changes in the form of certificates issued by the appropriate government authority or statutory declarations explaining any discrepancies.
Accepted documents
LTSA will accept the following documents in support of a change of name by a corporation:
- Certificate of Change of Name
For a corporation name change in BC, documents can be ordered from the BC Corporate Registry.
If your corporation’s name has changed more than once
You’ll need to provide all name change documents for every instance that the corporation name has changed. LTSA looks at the name on title as the starting point and reviews the supporting documents to connect all name changes to the desired new name. If your corporation’s name has changed more than once, you’ll need to provide supporting documents for every time that name has changed.
If LTSA already has the supporting documents
If you have submitted the supporting documents required for the change of name as a part of another application that is on file at LTSA, you can supply the filing reference number in your application instead of uploading the documents.
Translate non-English documents and prepare a statutory declaration
If any of the documents are non-English, provide an English translation. The translation should be done by someone fluent in both English and the original language used on the document. It does not need to be done by a professional translator.
You must also include a statutory declaration signed by the translator, confirming the translation is accurate and true. The statutory declaration must be witnessed by a lawyer, notary public or commissioner authorized to administer oaths.
Prepare supporting documents
Follow these steps to create high-quality PDF scans of your original certificates and supporting documents. You can upload a maximum of 15 files with your application.
- Use a scanner or scanning app. If you do not have a scanner, we recommend installing the free Adobe Scan app on your mobile device. Do not photograph supporting documents.
- Ensure each scanned document is:
- PDF file smaller than 2 MB
- Readable with no blur, glare or dark areas
- Complete with all information on the original document visible
- One certificate or document per PDF file. An English translation may be combined with a statutory declaration in the same file.
- If you are using a scanner, check the settings to ensure the scan’s dimensions are larger than 10cm x 15cm (4″x 6″) but no larger than 21.5cm x 35.5cm (8.5″ x 14″).
Each scanned file is checked for basic requirements when it is uploaded and then is also manually reviewed to ensure it is of satisfactory quality to be included in the land title register. Following these requirements will prevent delays in the processing of your application due to poor quality scans.
If submitting by mail or in person
Include original certificates and documents with the application. Do not enclose copies. Original certificates will be returned to you at your appointment or include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your mailed application and LTSA will send back your certificates.
Note: court certified document copies submitted with your application will not be returned.
Set up the BC Services Card app
LTSA uses the BC Services Card app to verify the identity of the applicant and to sign the online application. The applicant may be a surviving owner requesting the transmission or someone acting on their behalf.
If you don’t have the BC Services Card app on your mobile device, you need to set it up first.
Know the fees
Once you have filled out the online application, the total fees owing will be calculated for you.
Fees are charged per parcel (PID), and are GST and PST exempt:
- $81.27 registration fee
- $16.25 for a State of Title Certificate
GST (5%) is payable on:
- $3.30 service charge per transaction if submitting online
Payment methods are:
- Online: Visa and Mastercard
- By mail: cheque, bank draft or money order
- In person: Visa, MasterCard, debit card, bank draft, money order or cheque
Make cheques payable in Canadian funds to: Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia. Cash is not accepted.
Additional fees may be charged to correct or withdraw your application if it cannot be registered (see item 6 under Statutory Services under the Land Title Act).
File an Application
Once you have filled out the online application, you can download and submit by mail or in person with an appointment.
Personal information is collected under section 26(a) and 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of processing statutory applications, including receipt of payment where applicable. Questions about LTSA’s privacy protection practices can be sent to LTSA Privacy Officer at FOIPPA@ltsa.ca
Ways to Submit
Online
1) Login with the BC Services Card app
If you don’t have the BC Services Card app on your mobile device, you need to set it up first.
LTSA uses the BC Services Card app to confirm your identity. It protects you by ensuring no one else can access services using your identity.
Learn more about the BC Services Card app
Learn more about why, when, and how to verify your identity.
2) Fill out the application online
3) Upload PDF files of original supporting documents
Scan documents using a scanner or mobile app, such as Adobe Scan.
4) Request a State of Title Certificate (optional)
If you have requested a State of Title Certificate as proof of the change once registered, it will be delivered by email when your application is registered. Payment can be made by VISA or Mastercard before submitting the application
5) Pay by credit card
Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
6) Submit online
You will receive a tracking number and copy of your receipt by email. Once accepted, your Land Title application with its pending application number will also be sent to you by email.
7) Submit a Corrective Declaration, if required (optional)
If your Land Title application doesn’t meet legal requirements, you will receive an email explaining the problem with a link to file a corrective declaration online for a fee. You’ll be notified by email when your corrected application is registered.
8) Withdraw your Application, if desired (optional)
Until your application is registered, you have the option to withdraw your Land Title application by using the link included in the email with your accepted application. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be reinstated and you will need to start a new application if required.
Other ways to submit
Submit by mail
1) Fill out the application online
2) Request a State of Title Certificate (optional)
If you’d like proof of the name change once registered on title, request a State of Title Certificate.
3) Download and print the application (single-sided only)
If you do not have access to a printer, contact LTSA Customer Support at 1-877-577-LTSA (5872), press 1, for assistance.
4) Sign and date the application with a pen
Sign with blue or black ink. The use of a digital signature or correction fluid (wite-out) will result in your application being returned to you.
5) Enclose original supporting documents
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope so original certificates can be returned to you.
6) Pay by cheque, bank draft or money order
After filling out the application, the total owing will be displayed. Pay in Canadian funds to: Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia.
7) Mail
Mail everything to:
Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia
Suite 500 – 11 Eighth Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 3N7
8) Correct a previously submitted application, if required (optional)
If your application doesn’t meet legal requirements, you will be mailed a notice explaining the problem and how to fix it. If the application needs to be corrected, we will return the original application to you. Once corrected you can return the application by mail or by appointment at a land title office in New Westminster, Victoria or Kamloops.
• Return your corrected application promptly.
• Enclose payment for fees owing.
• Do not use correction fluid (wite-out) on your paper application. This will result in your application being returned to you.
Submit by appointment in person
1) Fill out the application online
2) Request a State of Title Certificate (optional)
If you’d like proof of the name change once registered on title, request a State of Title Certificate.
3) Download and print the application (single-sided only)
If you do not have access to a printer, contact LTSA Customer Support at 1-877-577-LTSA (5872), press 1, for assistance.
4) Sign and date the application with a pen
Sign with blue or black ink. The use of a digital signature or correction fluid (wite-out) will result in your application being returned to you.
5) Enclose original supporting documents
Original certificates will be returned at your appointment.
6) Make an appointment and go in person
LTSA’s Land Title Office front counters are open by appointment only. Contact the Customer Service Centre 1-877-577-LTSA (5872), press 1, to book an in-person visit.
7) Pay on the day of your appointment
After filling out the application, the total owing will be displayed. Pay by cheque, bank draft, money order, credit card or debit card on the day of your appointment. Cash is not accepted.
8) Correct a previously submitted application, if required (optional)
If your application doesn’t meet legal requirements, you will be mailed a notice explaining the problem and how to fix it. If the application needs to be corrected, we will return the original application to you. Once corrected you can return the application by mail or by appointment at a land title office in New Westminster, Victoria or Kamloops.
• Return your corrected application promptly.
• Enclose payment for fees owing.
• Do not use correction fluid (wite-out) on your paper application. This will result in your application being returned to you.
Registration Process
It is important to be aware that legislation defines the LTSA’s role and limits how we can answer your questions. For example, our staff is not allowed to provide legal advice or help fill out forms.
Only after you submit your application to the LTSA, can we advise on the correctness and accuracy of your application’s information.
If you need more help than we can provide, please contact a lawyer or notary public.
Turnaround times vary, but typically, within 10 to 15 business days, most applications are registered.
Once your application is registered, the name on title will be updated. If you requested proof of the change, State of Title Certificates will be sent to you by mail or email depending on how you submitted your application.