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Advanced Search Help

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Search instructions

NEW: Related Property Documents may be returned when searching by:

(When searching, use one of these combinations of field names for best results)

  • Parcel ID only (recommended) 
  • House# AND Street (use * after street name to search all variations)
  • Subdivision/Condo" AND Lot
  • Subdivision/Condo AND Lot AND Block
  • Subdivision/Condo AND Unit
  • Subdivision/Condo AND Unit AND Building

These results use linked property information to help find additional documents related to the same property.

Search tips

  • Address Searches: Use * after a Street name for best results (example: enter Dougall Rd as Dougall*).
  • Name Searches: Enter names Last Name First Name (example: SMITH JOSEPH).
  • Document Type: Only use this filter if you know the exact type. Many document types have variations, so selecting one can exclude others. When unsure, leave it blank.
  • Assessing: Narrow your search by selecting Recording Date Start, Recording Date End and your City / Village / Township (CVT)

Basic Search Help

Search instructions

Accessing the Search
  1. Under Search Options → Basic Document Search & Copies, click Launch Basic Search.
  2. Accept the Disclaimer by clicking I Accept.
  3. On the next page, select Document Search & Copies (Web) to reach the main search screen.
Performing a Search
  1. Enter the name you are searching in only one of these fields:
    • Either Party / Notation
    • Grantor / Party 1 / Notation
    • Grantee / Party 2 / Notation
  2. Type the name as: Last Name First Name.
    • If unsure whether the person is a grantor or grantee, use Either Party/Notation.
  3. For the broadest results, do not enter any additional information.
  4. As you type, a suggested name list may appear. You can select a name from the list or continue typing.
    • For middle names/initials: try searching with and without them.
    • For company names: search with and without spaces; do not use punctuation.
  5. Click Search (bottom right) or press Enter to view results.
Viewing Search Results
  1. Click anywhere on a result line to see partial details and related documents.
  2. To view all indexed information (legal descriptions, all parties, additional index):
    Click View →. Full index details will appear to the left of the degraded image.
  3. You may also click the square paper icon (top right of a result) to view additional parties, detailed index info, and the degraded image.

Purchasing a document

  1. To purchase a document, click:
    • The purchase icon (top right), or
    • The shopping cart icon to add documents and check out multiple items at once.
  2. If viewing a degraded image, click Purchase above the image. Choose either Add to Cart or Purchase Now.
  3. To check out, click the Cart icon at the top right of the results screen and follow the prompts.
  4. Purchased documents will appear on your screen.
    • You may download or print them.
    • After closing the image, it cannot be reopened without re‑purchasing unless you saved it to your computer.

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