Ontario Property Searches - 'Title Search'

A Property or Land Title searches can conducted anywhere in Ontario if you have any ONE of the following pieces of information:

1. Search by the PIN Number (the Property Identification Number) Note, this is NOT the Tax Role Number contained on most property assessments. This is the quickest and most accurate method of conducting the search.
   A PIN number may look like this 12233-4455



2. Search by the exact municipal address.
   Not all properties are linked to the municipal address and may not be in the electronic database. Some properties outstide the Toronto area require manual searches at the local Land Registry Office. See Electronic versus manual.



3. Search by the exact Owners Name and City of residence.
   Having the exact spelling of the owners name as it is registered on the title is required.



4. Search by the Legal Description of the property.
   This must include the Lot and Plan/Concession, City/Township and Municipality.



5. Search by an Instrument Number.
   This number can be found on a Parcel Register and would be the registration number for a current document like a Deed, Transfer, or Mortgage.

The Property / Land Title search will reveal the following information:

• The name(s) of the current owner of the property. It will also provide a history of previous owners.
• It will list all documents (instruments) registered on title since the date of electronic conversion. Additional information can be obtained by ordering copies of the documents/instrument. Request must be made using the instrument number.
• Upon request, copies of the Deed, Mortgages, Transfers, Liens or Survay can be obtained.
• Upon request, a Writ of Execution on the registered owners as they appear on the Parcel Register. This will reveal details of any outstanding judgements on the parties.

Many properties in parts of Ontario are not yet on the electronic database. If this is the case a manual title search will have to be conducted at the local Land Registry Office. Additional search fees will apply and the processing time will vary.