Correcting Public Record Errors in Toronto
At first glance, a misspelled name or street address in a publicly registered document (e.g., a title transfer or purchase agreement) may seem like a simple mistake. No big deal, right? But even the simplest mistake in public records can lead to increased costs and closing delays. In the worst-case scenario, with fraud a very real concern, it could cause you to lose ownership of your property.
Under Canadian law, proof of ownership legally entitles the named person or entity to a piece of property. This is established by document registration in the province or territory land registry system. In Ontario, this is referred to as a Certificate of land title.