What Documents Do I Need to Sell My House in Ontario?

Most sellers gather the same core papers before listing: proof of ownership and title details, recent property tax bills, mortgage information, any survey you have, and details about utilities and rental equipment such as a water heater. Your lawyer and agent can tell you what else your particular property needs.

Title and tax records matter because they show what is registered against the property. Anyone can search property records on OnLand for a fee, but ServiceOntario cannot search title or explain property records for you. Unpaid property taxes are a special lien that ranks ahead of every other claim except the Crown's, so having your tax bills ready helps catch arrears early.

A seller property information statement is optional, but if you prepare one, your agent must tell every interested buyer it exists and give a copy to any buyer who asks. If the home was your principal residence, you will later report the sale and designate the home on Schedule 3 and complete Form T2091(IND), and only page 1 is needed if it was the principal residence for all years, or all but one.