Where do I go to verify land titles?
Request the seller of the property to give you a photocopy of the title since the Register of Deeds will need information such as the title number and the owner’s name. Their office is usually located at the municipal hall where the property is located. Check the Owner’s Duplicate Certificate and its seal.
Can I find out who owns a property in Calgary?
If you want to know who owned the property before the current owners, you can request a historical search. Several types of information may be required to locate an historical title such as reference title numbers, owner’s name, and legal description. The registration number must be provided.
How do I get a land title?
How Can One Acquire a Land Title? The easiest way is through the sale and by executing a document called a Deed of Sale, which shows the legal transfer of title from the name of the seller to the buyer.
How do I get a legal land description in Calgary?
Searching for land titles requires us to have the legal land description or land title number. You can find this number on taxation assessments, mortgages, previous land titles or at your local taxation office. If you don’t know what the legal land description is, we can find it via the street address.
How do I find my land registry title number for free?
The Title Number for a property registered with the Land Registry is found at the top of each page of the Title Register and Title Plan.
How do I find the legal description of a property in Calgary?
Can land be sold without title?
Technically, no. But practically, possibly yes. You cannot complete the transfer of ownership of a property via sale, using only a photocopy of the Certificate of Title. They still try to sell real estate they either don’t own, or don’t have the authority to sell.
How do you transfer a land title if the owner is deceased?
Make sure all mandatory documents are complete as this will be submitted to the BIR:
- Photocopy of the death certificate (bring the original copy too for verification)
- Proof of payment (official receipt or deposit slip and duly validated return)
- TIN of Estate.
- Affidavit of Self Adjudication.
Where can I find land title information in Calgary?
Land title information, such as those created by a land titles office in Calgary, can be useful in finding information on property owners, caveats, and mortgages, as well as information on surface and mineral rights. To request services on land title searches or a copy of documents, simply contact us, or visit us.
Where can I find historical land titles?
Search Some historical searches are available through SPIN2 or through a registry agent. Depending on when the title was cancelled, some historical titles must be ordered from the relevant Land Titles office. See the contact section for locations.
How do I buy a piece of land in Alberta?
Select any AMA centre across Alberta, then pick a day and time that works best for you. It’s that easy. A piece of land can have more than one title. We charge a search fee per title for which you received results. However, if you know which titles you are interested in, you can request a search for only the title you choose.
What is land title information and why is it important?
Land title information is useful in finding information on property owners, caveats, and mortgages, as well as information on surface and mineral rights. Here, our trusted and experienced staff perform title searches and provide you with information regarding historical titles.