How do you fix an error on your property title or deed in Ontario?
Documents are registered electronically through Teraview by authorized account holders, and anyone can search and download property records such as a parcel register through OnLand for a fee. The Director of Titles or a court may rectify the register.
Anyone can search, view and download current and historical property records, such as a parcel register, through OnLand for a fee. ServiceOntario reviews and certifies registrations but cannot search, give legal advice or explain any property's records. A deed that only corrects an earlier legal description is not taxable if no consideration passes and tax was properly paid or exempted on the earlier document.
Under Land Titles Act s. 57(13), the register can be rectified for a fraudulent instrument registered on or after October 19, 2006, where a registered instrument would be absolutely void if unregistered, or to correct an error that would deprive someone of land they legally possess. If a registration error causes a loss, you may apply to the Director of Titles for compensation from the Land Titles Assurance Fund within six years of the loss. Title insurance, if you have it, may cover public-record errors. A lawyer can confirm which route fits.
Key takeaways
- Anyone can view current and historical property records, such as a parcel register, through OnLand for a fee, but ServiceOntario cannot explain them or give legal advice.
- Documents are registered electronically through Teraview by authorized account holders, and anyone can search and download property records through OnLand for a fee.
- A deed that only corrects an earlier legal description is not taxable if no consideration passes and tax was properly paid or exempted on the earlier document.
- If a registration error causes you a loss, you may apply to the Director of Titles for Land Titles Assurance Fund compensation within six years.