LTSA Announces Modest Fee Changes

Most LTSA services fees, including Land Owner Transparency Registry fees will increase by a small amount as of April 1, 2023. LTSA uses revenue from fees to cover operational costs and address the impact of inflation. Learn More

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Online Change of Name on Title Application for BC Property Owners

LTSA has introduced a new online application for property owners to change a name on title. Learn More

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Front Counters Open By Appointment Only Alert Level: LOW

Please be aware that LTSA’s Land Title Office front counters are open by appointment only. Many common transactions are now available online. To book an in-person visit, contact the Customer Service Centre at 1-877-577-LTSA (5872) .

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Claim of Builders Lien Online Application Now Available

File a Claim of Builders Lien application online at ltsa.ca/FileCBL. The new online application includes the option to easily prepopulate key information. LTSA encourages customers to use the online form to submit an application online, by mail or in person.

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REMINDER: Retiring the PDF Versions of Property Transfer Tax Returns

Effective December 14, 2020, Property Transfer Tax (PTT) returns must be submitted using the new web-based return that aligns with Web Filing. Customer are reminded the following PDF forms will no longer be available:

  • Property Transfer Tax Return (FIN 530)(PDF)
  • Additional Property Transfer Tax Return (FIN 532)(PDF)
  • Property Transfer Tax Calculator for Residential (FIN 536)(PDF)

Calculating the additional PTT and further 2% tax on residential property over $3,000,000 can be completed in the web-based return.

PDF versions of PTT forms or a previous version of the web-based PTT return that is signed on or before December 13, 2020 will be accepted until December 20, 2020.

The December 14th update of the web-based PTT return will be the only valid return for new executions completed on and after December 14, 2020.

Refer to LTSA Help for information related to using the web-based PTT return. For more information about PTT requirements, visit the ministry’s Information for Legal Professionals on Filing a Property Transfer Tax Return webpage.  You can also find out what’s new or subscribe to receive email updates when information changes on the ministry’s website.

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