Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia

LTSA vault records are integral to the land registry and cadastral fabric of BC. Vault records are accessed regularly for information about land titles, plan or other reference numbers, names, boundary descriptions and descriptions of rights granted or reserved.

Learn more: https://ltsa.ca/VaultRecords

LTSA is developing a framework for the Verified Transaction, where verification of participants is modernized using digital tools, data is securely connected and the transaction can ultimately be fully digitized. Benefits include enhanced security, improved access to information and data, and systems that are well-positioned for the future.

Learn more: https://ltsa.ca/our-stories/forging-strength-and-security-for-property-ownership-in-bc/

LTSA provides a range of helpful resources including live and recorded webinars, tips on avoiding common defects and more.

Discover our Learning Centre: https://ltsa.ca/our-stories/have-you-explored-ltsas-learning-centre/

Throughout 2022-2024, LTSA has introduced online access for select land title applications submitted directly to LTSA by property owners.

Shifting from paper-based to online services is a key step in improving customers’ experience, improving accuracy and reducing registration times.

https://ltsa.ca/our-stories/improving-public-access-to-ltsa-through-online-submissions/

LTSA works to ensure its digitized vault records represent the original source and remain trustworthy over time. Producing trustworthy digitized records requires work to build metadata, quality assurance, file management, digital preservation, and searchable databases.

Learn more: https://ltsa.ca/property-owners/about-land-records/vault-records/digitization-of-ltsa-vault-records/

LTSA offers the Land Title Practice Manual (LTPM) in a free online format to help customers with the information they need to prepare land title applications.

Visit https://ltpm.ltsa.ca/

This year, we made critical improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce average processing times. We also sustained our commitment to building and enhancing public filing functions and shared service capabilities.

Read More: https://annualreport.ltsa.ca/

LTSA vault records are integral to the land registry and cadastral fabric of BC.
Vault records are accessed regularly for information about land titles, plan or other reference data and descriptions.

Learn more: https://ltsa.ca/property-owners/about-land-records/vault-records/

LTSA is developing a framework for the Verified Transaction, where verification of participants is modernized using digital tools, data is securely connected and the transaction can ultimately be fully digitized.

Benefits include enhanced security, improved access to information and data, and systems that are well-positioned for the future.

Learn more: https://ltsa.ca/our-stories/forging-strength-and-security-for-property-ownership-in-bc/

Want to brush up on LTSA submissions relating to Estates, Trusts and Powers of Attorney? In our webinar, applications related to estates, including Transmission to Personal Representatives and transfers out of an estate pursuant to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) are covered.

Watch now: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/948915571

LTSA’s ESG journey is focused on how LTSA can make positive contributions to society, within its mandate and the ecosystem within which it operates. During 2023/24, the organization adopted a phased approach to inform its future ESG strategy.

Learn more: https://annualreport.ltsa.ca/

Vault records refer to thousands of land and survey documents stored in LTSA's two climate-controlled areas collectively referred to as 'the vault'. LTSA is converting vault records into a digital format, reducing handling and improving access.

Learn more: https://ltsa.ca/property-owners/about-land-records/vault-records/digitization-of-ltsa-vault-records/

Are you familiar with submission requirements for registering and releasing caveats and Certificates of Pending Litigation (CPLs)? Don't miss the latest LTSA webinar on these topics.

Watch now: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/954559347

LTSA creates value by supporting security and certainty of title through efficient registration of land title interests and survey records and by providing access to reliable land information.

LTSA's land and survey records date from the earliest days of colonization to today.
These records were created by different organizations and agencies over time, as the responsibility for land title and survey systems shifted and new legislation and technologies were introduced.

Learn more: https://ltsa.ca/property-owners/about-land-records/vault-records/

Conveyancer Tip | LTSA's defect notices always include: Reason, Requirement and Reference to assist submitters to identify and address the defect prior to resubmitting the package.

Learn more: https://ltsa.ca/professionals/access-to-records/common-errors-leading-to-defect/

Reminder: LTSA offices and customer phone support are closed for the Canada Day holiday.

https://ltsa.ca/contact-us/public-holiday-hours/

As the trusted and definitive source of land and property information in BC, LTSA has a robust record conservation program that ensures that highly used, decades-old historic records receive appropriate treatment to protect their integrity.

Helpful Tips for Form C: Of the 32 NOIs on a Form C Charge, eight are the most common and/or commonly defected.

To prevent defects and get your land title submission registered in a timely manner, watch the form C webinar: https://vimeo.com/819312439

Did you know LTSA has introduced online access for select land title applications submitted directly to LTSA by property owners?

Learn more about these new, online services: https://ltsa.ca/our-stories/improving-public-access-to-ltsa-through-online-submissions/

Freehold Transfer, commonly known as a Form A, is typically used to transfer Fee Simple interest in land. Form As may also create other interests such as Fee Simple on Condition, Determinable Fee Simple, Fee Simple with Exceptions and Reservations, and a Life Estate.

Learn more by watching LTSA's Fundamentals of Land Title Applications recorded webinar. https://vimeo.com/819311359

LTSA strives to deliver solutions for our customers with innovation, integrity, and trust at the core of our activities.

More: https://ltsa.ca/our-stories/ltsa-and-our-customers/

LTSA stewards the preservation and care of various land records dating from the earliest days of British Columbia’s settlement to the present. The ParcelMap BC Operations Team has created a GIS map that situates these records and highlights some of our province’s history.

View the map: https://ltsa.ca/our-stories/spotlight-on-ltsas-story-map-of-bc/

Missed a Webinar? Catch up on LTSA.ca

LTSA regularly hosts webinars for legal professionals who prepare and submit land title applications. In these sessions, participants learn best practices for completing packages and gain insights into how LTSA receives, processes and registers applications.

Watch now: https://ltsa.ca/professionals/access-to-records/webinar-resources/

LTSA’s ongoing investment in core systems and operational excellence provides system stability and a robust infrastructure that can support enhancements and future innovations. Read more: https://ltsa.ca/our-stories/ltsas-strategic-business-priorities/

Did you know LTSA and UVic Libraries have an ongoing project partnership to facilitate access to a selection of LTSA’s Historic Records? As part of this partnership, LTSA has scanned and made available digital images of selected historical records from the Surveyor General’s vault.

This digital collection includes scans of a selection of maps, sketches, tracings and notes created between 1846 and 1895, held by the Surveyor General of BC. The records show geographic features, land reserves, settlements, burial grounds, roads, railways, parks, and other aspects. Visit the collection: https://vault.library.uvic.ca/collections/505a74f4-d7bf-44d2-a5d0-96b2c6ddf2a8

Are you attending the Local Government Management Association (LGMA) conference in Victoria June 11 - 13? Drop by our tradeshow booth to learn more about how LTSA works with local governments, and join our session touring LTSA's vault records.

New legislation eliminates registration barriers for First Nations - Effective May 21, amendments to the Land Title Act and Property Law Act specify that First Nations recognized as legal entities under federal law (e.g., Indian Act Bands) will have the legal capacity and ability to register and hold land and interests in land in their First Nation name.

Learn More: https://ltsa.ca/new-legislation-eliminates-registration-barriers-for-first-nations/

Throughout 2022-2024, LTSA has introduced online access for select land title applications submitted directly to LTSA by property owners. Shifting from paper-based to online services is a key step in improving customers’ experience, improving accuracy and reducing registration times.

Learn more: https://ltsa.ca/our-stories/improving-public-access-to-ltsa-through-online-submissions/