Get Started Searching
Basic tips and resources for searching titles, documents and plans.
Title Searching Basics
Learn what you need to conduct a title search.
Set Title Search Options
You can select additional options to refine and customize your title search results.
Entering Short Legal Descriptions
Short legal descriptions are made up of a number of fields separated by slashes and are a method for searching for titles and plans.
Subdivided and Unsubdivided Searches
All parcels within the land title register are recorded as subdivided or unsubdivided.
Plan Prefix Codes
Most plans filed with the LTSA display a three-letter plan prefix code (such as BCP or VAS) in the legal description. This prefix may be needed for some search methods.
Codes for Miscellaneous Notes
These codes are used to indicate Miscellaneous Notes or Pending Applications associated with the parcel.