BC Land Titles Search and Document Provider Services

Land and Title "Services, Searches, Solutions & Support" for Individuals and Industry Interests - going the "Extra Mile"

Public access to:
Title "Watch" Service
Notification of pending documentation filings on titles to BC properties

Under this service a title of interest is monitored for ANY documentation that has been RECEIVED at the Land Title Office (LTO) and is AWAITING THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL pending official registration on title (Pending Document)

HOW IT WORKS - If we have placed a "Watch" on a title the LTO immediately notifies us of any Pending Document activity and we in turn notify you (all via email)

This service insures immediate notification of PENDING title changes relating to a property and provides an early response time period for any necessary action to deal with such matters before official registration on title takes place - matters such as:

- GENERAL MORTGAGING or OTHER CHARGES registerable against title
- SALE OR MORTGAGING of property by a Co-Owner, Executor, Representative or Attorney
- UNAUTHORIZED or FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY (see footnote)
- BUILDERS LIENS claims with respect to contractor construction or renovations
- JUDGEMENT FILINGS by creditors
- TAX NOTICES
- LITIGATION PROCEEDINGS
- UNDERSURFACE (MINERAL) ISSUES
- and confirmation of the submission of DISCHARGE DOCUMENTATION relating to any of the above
(Correction to title and legal notations initiated by the Land Title Office itself may not generate an advisory notice)

the service is particularly useful for:
- individuals, corporations, or other entities who are in process of negotiating for or purchasing properties
- Executors, Administators, Trustees, responsible for properties conveyed to, but not yet recorded, in their (or beneficiary's) name
- Guardians or Committees having responsibilities for property owners with disabilities
- individuals, corporations, or other entities who are awaiting filings of documentation to be submitted by their legal representatives or agents
Although not required it is recommended that a current Title Search be requested and obtained in all cases in order to establish a base reference of documents and charges currently registered on title as of the activation date of the "Watch".

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Title Watch Orders

Any activity is promptly reported via email (email address automatically provided with PayPal payment notification) CREDIT CARD or DEBIT CARD payments through PayPal - no account needed and we are not privy to card information
Prices include ALL disbursements and taxes
Click on white information window for an example of a "Watch" notification
NOTES:
- a Title Watch can be set up on a 3 month (renewable upon request) or a yearly basis.
- a Title PID (Parcel Identifier) number is essential for monotoring the title of interest - it is a NINE DIGIT number which can be found on each Title or on Property Assessment Notices (it is not shown on Property Tax Statements)
- Although not required it is recommended that a current Title Search be requested and obtained in all cases in order to establish a base reference that documents continuity between charges currently registered on title (as of the activation date of the "Watch") and any following pending documentation filings that are brought to light by that "Watch"

Refundable charge - click on "Online Searches" for Refund Policy .
TITLE WATCH PENDING DOCUMENT To be used if you have received a notification email advising of activity on a title subject to Title Watch
(provides a copy of document received by and awaiting official registration at Land Titles Office)

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LAND TITLE FRAUD is rare in British Columbia as BC operates under a Torrens-based registration system that provides some of the most stringent title safeguards in the world. However, it does occur as evidenced by news reports over the last few years and considerable time and expense can be incurred in attempting to unravel and resolve the matter. Even though compensation may be obtained under legislative provisions (see "BC Land Title Registry" page) title ownership to the property may not always be restored.
Where title is restored mortages attached to property under fraudulent circumstances can be problematic for lenders in view of two April/09 BC Court of Appeal decisions.

Property ownership generally represents the primary investment holding for most individuals - protection for that investment is paramount.
The Title Watch Service can provide a significant measure of protection.

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