British Columbia’s land title system is moving further into a digital, owner-focused future.
The Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA) is developing a new service called BC Property Connect | Verified Transaction, expected to launch in 2026. The goal is simple but significant: give property owners a secure digital connection to their land title and key property information—while strengthening identity verification in real estate transactions to help reduce fraud.
Early details are now available, and LTSA is inviting the public to subscribe for updates as the launch approaches.
What is BC Property Connect?
BC Property Connect is a new digital tool being built specifically for property owners. By creating an account, owners will be able to access a more streamlined view of their property information and stay informed about changes that affect their land title.
LTSA’s broader direction here is modernization: easier access to information, improved transparency, and more secure processes across the real estate lifecycle—from ownership through future transfers.
Why this matters: the shift toward digital, transparent property ownership
For many homeowners, land title information can feel “out of sight, out of mind” until something goes wrong—or until a sale, refinance, or estate issue forces a deep dive.
BC Property Connect is intended to make land title information more accessible and usable in everyday ownership. It also aligns with a growing emphasis on security and identity verification in real estate as fraud risks evolve.
As LTSA has put it, the aim is to strengthen systems “in the public interest” by limiting opportunities for identity theft and fraud, enabling secure digital connections, and giving owners more agency over their property status.
Expected benefits for property owners
Based on the early information released by LTSA, BC Property Connect is expected to offer practical advantages, including:
- Clearer visibility into land title information
Owners will have a more direct way to stay informed about their title status. - Easier access to consolidated property details Instead of chasing information across different sources, property details are expected to be more centralized.
- Continued digitization of the home-buying and ownership process This is part of a larger movement toward digital-first real estate services.
- Added protection through reduced fraud risk A key theme of the Verified Transaction initiative is preventing identity theft and fraud.
Just as importantly, LTSA indicates that account holders will be able to receive alerts about changes to their land titleand property-related deadlines—a feature that could help owners stay proactive rather than reactive.
“Verified Transaction”: what’s changing for real estate professionals
BC Property Connect is only one part of the broader initiative.
LTSA is also updating how identity and professional status are verified for the professionals who facilitate property transactions. Early plans begin with lawyers, using a digital credential issued by their regulatory body to confirm both accreditation and identity. LTSA has indicated that this will expand to other professions in later phases.
For the industry, this signals a long-term move toward standardized, digital verification—designed to increase trust and reduce vulnerabilities in high-value transactions.
What should owners and industry participants do now?
Even though the service is not expected until 2026, it’s worth tracking now for a few reasons:
- New tools often come with new workflows (especially around identity verification and transaction steps).
- Increased transparency and alerts may influence how owners monitor their properties.
- Fraud prevention measures can affect professionals’ onboarding, transaction timing, and compliance processes.
LTSA is currently sharing early information and inviting the public to subscribe for updates as development continues.
Stay informed
LTSA’s update page and subscription option can be found here:
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