From historic homes in old Toronto neighbourhoods to brand-new builds in Brampton, every parcel of land in Ontario has a permanent paper trail kept by the provincial land registration system. Whether you're researching the history of a property, doing due diligence before a purchase, settling an estate, or preparing a development application, accurate Property Records Ontario are essential. LandTitleSearch.ca makes it easy to run a Property Search Ontario and pull official documents straight from the source — no in-person visits, no confusing portals, no guesswork.
Property Records — sometimes called land records or registry records — are the official documents kept by the Ontario Land Registry that describe a parcel of real estate, its ownership history, and every legal interest registered against it. Because these records are matters of public record in Ontario, anyone can request a copy.
Ontario's land registration system is operated electronically by Teranet through the POLARIS database (Province of Ontario Land Registration Information System), with public access available through ServiceOntario offices, the Land Registry Offices (LROs) located across the province, and the OnLand online portal. Together, they hold detailed records on more than 5.5 million properties across Ontario.
A complete Ontario Property Search typically includes:
The full legal name(s) and address of every registered owner — current and historical
The Property Identification Number (PIN) and complete legal description
The full history of registered transfers, including dates and consideration
Active and discharged mortgages, charges, and construction liens
Easements, rights-of-way, restrictive covenants, and other encumbrances
Registered plans of subdivision, condominium plans, and reference plans
Copies of individual registered instruments (transfers, charges, notices, applications)
Abstracts and parcel registers showing the complete chain of title
Many Ontarians don't realise how to access Ontario Land Registry data without making a trip to a ServiceOntario office or hiring a lawyer. Our online platform connects directly to the official registry, so you can run a full Property Search In Ontario from your phone or laptop in just a few clicks.
To get started, you'll need one of the following:
Civic Address The street address is the simplest place to start for most residential and commercial properties across Ontario.
PIN (Property Identification Number) Every parcel in Ontario's Land Titles System has a unique nine-digit PIN. If you have it, this is the fastest and most accurate way to retrieve records.
Legal Description The legal description (Lot, Plan, Concession, Township) is shown on a recent MPAC assessment notice, property tax bill, or any registered title document.
Owner's Name A name-based search of the Ontario Land Registry will return every parcel registered under that individual or company anywhere in the province.
Instrument Number If you already have a registration number from a transfer, mortgage, or other registered document, we can pull a copy directly.
Before any offer is signed, both buyers and sellers benefit from reviewing complete property records. They confirm clear ownership, flag outstanding mortgages or liens, and reveal restrictive covenants that could affect future renovations, expansion, or resale value.
Realtors, lawyers, paralegals, mortgage brokers, appraisers, and title insurers across Ontario rely on quick access to land registry data every day. Our service delivers official copies fast, so deals stay on schedule.
Most Ontario municipalities require a current property records search when processing building permits, minor variance applications, rezoning requests, and subdivision approvals. Developers and builders also depend on these records during land assembly and feasibility studies.
Executors, family lawyers, and litigators routinely need to confirm what real property a person owned anywhere in Ontario. A name-based search of the Land Registry Ontario surfaces every parcel registered to that individual.
Ontario's land records can be traced through previous owners, sometimes all the way back to the original Crown patent. This is invaluable for heritage researchers, family historians, and homeowners curious about the story of their property.
Ontario property records can be accessed through ServiceOntario Land Registry offices, the OnLand portal operated by Teranet, or directly through one of the province's 54 Land Registry Offices. Each system has its own interface, fee structure, and learning curve — and figuring out which document you actually need can be a headache.
LandTitleSearch.ca takes the friction out. One simple platform, one clear ordering process, transparent flat-rate pricing, and friendly Canadian support if you ever get stuck.
We cover every region in Ontario — Toronto and the GTA (Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill), Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, Hamilton and Niagara, London and Southwestern Ontario, Kitchener-Waterloo, Windsor, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, and every city, town, township, and rural municipality in between.
Province-wide reach — every property registered in Ontario
Official records sourced directly from the Ontario Land Registry
Fast turnaround — most searches delivered in minutes
Transparent flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees
Secure 24/7 online ordering from any device
Friendly Canadian support when you need it
Verified Ontario Land Registry data — fast, simple, and online.