Office of the Registrar-General

About us

• The Real Property Act;
• The Personal Property Security Act;
• The Registry Act; and
• The Condominium Act and Information.

Major Functions

• establishes Rules of Practice relating to the operation of the land and personal property registry systems and the governing of the provision of those services by the service provider
• publishes the Land Titles Guide for legal professionals and other members of the public
• designates statutory officials under the applicable legislation including district registrars, examiner of surveys and the registrar of personal property security
• makes rules for:
   
  o Applications relating to a disputed interest in land, and
  o mortgage and foreclosure proceedings.
• approves the forms to be used in the land and personal property registration

• may hear applications under The Real Property Act with respect to matters described in section 169.2 and s. 169.4, which may include applications for claims for compensation
• provides opinions to statutory officials on a point of law or practice
• may refer matters to court for a determination and appear in court on appeals of the Registrar-General’s decision
• may order discharge of a mortgage under section 107 of The Real Property Act upon proof that all moneys due and owing have been paid 
• exercises other powers and authorities given to the Registrar-General under applicable legislation

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