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What is a Land Title Search?

Land Titles

A land title search in Alberta is a process of examining the official record of a particular property or piece of land to obtain information about its legal ownership, boundaries, and any other encumbrances or interests registered against it. All land records are maintained by the Alberta Land Titles Office which is the official repository for this information in the province. Information on the Land Title forms a part of a public record, which means that any member of the public can request these records.

There are many reasons why one may require a Land Title search some of which may be to ensure that a property or land is free from any legal disputes or claims, such as liens, mortgages, or easements, that may affect its ownership or value. By conducting a land title search, potential buyers or lenders can verify the current owner of the property, the legal description of the land, and any registered interests, such as easements or covenants, that may limit its use or development.

A land title search can be conducted online or in person, and it requires the legal description or street address of the property in question. The cost of a land title search varies depending on the type and extent of the search conducted.

What does a Land Title search contain?
Land Title searches contain a wide range of information including the following:
  • Name of legal owner(s)
  • Legal land description
  • Municipality
  • How title is held (Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common)
  • The date of the last transfer and the consideration paid
  • The declared value of the property
  • The address for service for the property owners
  • List of documents registered on title:
    • Mortgages
    • Transfers of land
    • Restrictive covenants
    • Easements
    • Utility right of ways
    • Caveats
    • Etc...
Why might I need a Land Title Search?
There are several reasons why you might need a land title search in Alberta. Here are a few common scenarios:
  • Property Purchase:
    If you are considering purchasing a property, it is important to conduct a land title search to ensure that the title is clear and that there are no outstanding liens or other claims against the property. This can help you avoid any legal disputes or unexpected costs that may arise after you purchase the property.
  • Property Development:
    If you are planning to develop a property, you may need to conduct a land title search to ensure that there are no registered easements or covenants that would restrict your ability to develop the land in the way you intend.
  • Mortgage Application:
    If you are applying for a mortgage to purchase a property, your lender will likely conduct a land title search to ensure that there are no outstanding liens or other claims against the property that could affect its value or your ability to repay the loan.
  • Legal Disputes:
    If you are involved in a legal dispute related to a property, a land title search can provide important information about the ownership and history of the property that may be relevant to your case.
  • Etc.

In general, a land title search can provide valuable information about a property's ownership, history, and any registered interests that may affect its value or use. It can help you make informed decisions about property transactions and avoid potential legal disputes or unexpected costs.

Other Land Title Search Products

If you require a copy of document, historical search or a copy of a subdivision plan, or just have questions, please contact our office here.

How to Order a Land Title Search?

Are you a senior (65 or over)? You are eligible for a 25% discount on a variety of services including Land Title Searches.
If you qualify and wish to receive the discount, please visit our office to place your order. For additional information, please contact us.

The most direct way to order a Land Title search is by it's legal land description, Title Number or LINC. Searches can also search by physical street address for an extra fee. We can accept orders any time though orders placed after operating hours may be delayed until the following day once system access becomes available again.

We can accept orders any time. If submitted after hours results will be delayed until the following day once system access becomes available again.

Hours of Availability
  • Monday to Friday - 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday - 7 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday - 12 PM to 11 PM

How would you like to search?

Searching by legal land description is $19.00 / Searching by street address starting at $25.00

The "starting at" $25.00 rate is due to the difference in fees that different municipalities charge to provide a legal land description from the municipal/street address that is required to process your land title search request. We will provide you a total prior to process your request.

Search Criteria

Searching by Address
  • Immediate Results: Most address searches provide instant results and you are charged $25.00 upon submission.
  • Manual Search: Some municipalities require a manual search for a legal description, which are processed during 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday. You’ll be informed if it's manual up front, and no credit card info is needed initially.
  • Additional Fees: Certain municipalities may charge extra for legal descriptions. Once we determine the exact charge (most cases it is still just the $25.00), you will receive an email with a payment link for approval before we proceed.
Please Note: The City of Calgary charges an additional $13.00 for legal descriptions on condominiums, they will not appear in the available address list. Please enter in complete address and submit for manual assistance. We will email you once we have completed our search.
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Refund Policy

In the event we cannot process your request for any reason, your fees will be refunded directly to the credit card you provided for payment.

Once a request has been completed, fees are non-refundable, even if it is later determined that an incorrect service was requested.

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Clients agree to pay for the services provided by West-End Registries through the website RegistryAgent.ca, at the current rates established by West-End Registries for those services, which are stated and updated on this website.

Once the payment has been approved, the requested product or service will be completed and returned by email at the email address provided or by the alternate delivery method selected where available. Fees are non-refundable, even if it is later determined that an incorrect service was requested. For possible exceptions, please see the Refund Policy below.

Delivery Policy

All products are returned to the client at the email address provided or alternate delivery method available where applicable.

Generally, requests are completed within hours, though may be delayed if outside business hours or in the event of technical difficulties. In these situations, the client will receive their results as soon as their request has been completed.

Refund Policy

In the event we cannot process your request for any reason, your fees will be refunded directly to the credit card you provided for payment.

Once a request has been completed, fees are non-refundable, even if it is later determined that an incorrect service was requested.

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