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Title Transfer

A title transfer (also called a transfer of title or change of ownership) involves a lawyer preparing and registering a transfer of land document to change who is on title to a property. Common reasons include adding or removing a spouse or partner, transferring to a family member, or restructuring ownership. This flat-fee package covers all legal work for a standard residential title transfer in Ontario.

Coordinated with all parties
Ontario

What the advertised price includes

The advertised price includes legal services, ordinary disbursements, and third-party charges for the described transaction. HST and only the permitted disbursements under LSO Rule 4.2-2.1 are additional: land transfer tax, government registration and other government fees, Teranet fees, a condominium status certificate, creditors’ lawyers’ letters concerning similar-name executions, and title insurance. These costs will be itemized. A purchase includes acting on one mortgage; a sale includes discharge of the first mortgage.

Read Rule 4.2-2.1 on the LSO website

What Is Included

  • Review of existing title and transfer instructions
  • Title search and review
  • Preparation of the transfer of land document
  • Registration of the transfer on title
  • Preparation of any required affidavits (e.g. land transfer tax affidavit)
  • Reporting to all parties after closing

What Is Not Included

  • HST (charged on legal fees)
  • Land transfer tax (payable to the Province of Ontario — exemptions may apply)
  • Government document registration fees
  • Teranet fees
  • Title insurance premium (if applicable)
  • Fees charged by creditors' lawyers for similar name execution searches
  • Independent legal advice (ILA) for any party who requires it
  • Mortgage work (if a new or existing mortgage is involved, additional fees apply)

Who This Service Is For

Couples adding or removing a partner from title
Parents transferring property to an adult child
Family members restructuring ownership of a property
Anyone changing the registered ownership of a residential property

Information Required from You

  • 1Full legal names and addresses of all current and incoming owners
  • 2Property address and PIN
  • 3Reason for the transfer (used to assess land transfer tax implications)
  • 4Confirmation of any existing mortgages on title
  • 5Government-issued photo ID for all parties

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Limitations

  • •The advertised price of $500 + HST is inclusive of all legal fees for the scope described, in accordance with Rule 4.2-2.1 of the Law Society of Ontario's Rules of Professional Conduct. HST and the permitted disbursements listed above are not included.
  • •Permitted disbursements (government registration fees, Teranet fees, title insurance premium, similar name execution search fees) are in addition to the flat fee and will be itemized in your reporting letter.
  • •Land transfer tax may be payable on a transfer even between family members. Certain exemptions exist (e.g. between spouses). The lawyer will review the applicable land transfer tax implications as part of this service.
  • •If any party to the transfer requires independent legal advice (ILA), this is available for an additional fee. Please mention this when submitting your request.
  • •If there is an existing mortgage on title and the lender's consent or a new mortgage is required as part of the transfer, additional fees will apply. Please disclose any existing mortgages when submitting your request.
  • •Submitting a request does not create a lawyer-client relationship. A conflict check will be completed before any retainer is signed.

Fixed fee

$500

Plus HST and permitted disbursements only

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