- Select Register or sign-in in the Ownership changes and tax/water certificates box.
- Select the New Request tab.
- Choose the Search type – property address or roll number.
- To search by property address, fill in the required fields:
- Street number
- Street name
- Unit or apartment number ( if applicable)
- Qualifier (if applicable)
- Click Search
- Select the correct address from the drop-down menu
- To search by roll number, enter the 19 digit number with or without the dots
- Click Search
- Select Yes, this is the correct property, then continue with Next step and go to 12
- If the address you entered is not found, you can select either
- Manually enter the property description and select Next Step
- Enter all correct information such as the street number, street name, roll number, a PIN, and the legal description
- Answer Yes or No – is this property related to a severance?
- Search for another property (will return you to the original search screen)
- Manually enter the property description and select Next Step
- Enter the required fields:
- Requester's first name
- Requester's last name
- Contact phone number (if different than phone number on record)
- Contact email address (if different than the firm email address on record)
- First name of lawyer last name of lawyer
- Your file or reference number
- Select Next step
- In the Request details field, select Change of ownership notification
- Check I certify that I am a lawyer licensed in Ontario or a legal assistant or clerk acting on behalf of a lawyer licensed in Ontario and I am acting on behalf of a client for this real estate transaction.
- Select Representation – Purchaser or Vendor
- Enter all mandatory fields
- Indicate if these apply:
- This request is due to a survivorship application
- A tenant is occupying this property and will remain after the sale
- Enter the date of closing in the field provided, using format of YYYY-MM-DD or by clicking in the white box
- Fill in Special Instructions if needed in field provided
- Select Next Step
- Verify information is correct
- Select Submit Request
- Save and/or print the confirmation page with the Request number
How to submit a change of ownership