Earlier is generally better. Once you have an accepted transaction and know your completion date, contacting your notary gives the office time to obtain the necessary information and coordinate with the other parties involved.

If you are considering a private purchase or sale without a Realtor, we encourage you to contact us before signing a contract. Rachel can help you understand the legal requirements of the transaction and, where appropriate, assist with preparing or reviewing the agreement before you commit to its terms.

If you have questions at any stage, you are welcome to contact us to discuss your situation.

Yes. BC Notaries can provide legal services for the purchase and sale of many types of real estate. Golden Rivers Notary can assist with residential and commercial properties, recreational properties, manufactured homes, bare land, Crown land leases and other property transactions throughout British Columbia, provided the matter falls within the scope of notarial practice.

Yes. BC Notaries can provide legal services for many types of mortgage refinances. Rachel’s experience working with a variety of lenders and financing structures enables Golden Rivers Notary to assist with residential and commercial refinancing, private lending, and other financing arrangements, including matters requiring security to be registered in the Personal Property Registry, provided the matter falls within the scope of notarial practice.  

We can assist with many family property transfers. These transactions should not be treated as simply changing a name on a title. Depending on the circumstances, there may be additional independent legal advice, tax advice, financing or other considerations that should be addressed before the transfer proceeds.

Complicated real estate matters can involve multiple parties, unusual title issues, financing requirements, court or family matters, and other legal interests that need to be addressed before a transaction can be completed properly.

Rachel’s previous legal experience includes a broad range of complex and less common property matters. That experience helps her identify what needs to be addressed, coordinate with lenders, government agencies, other legal professionals and the various stakeholders involved, and keep the transaction moving toward completion.

The goal is to manage the complexity carefully and thoroughly, so you can feel confident that the legal work has been completed properly. We’ll start by reviewing your circumstances and determining whether the matter can be handled through notarial practice or whether another type of legal assistance is required.

You will need current government-issued photo identification for your real estate appointment.

If you are acquiring an interest in property and are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or temporary worker, you will also need to provide your Social Insurance Number (SIN) card.

Other requirements will depend on the type of transaction. We’ll provide instructions before your appointment so you know exactly which identification, information and documents you need to bring. If you’re unsure about something you’ve been asked to provide, contact us before your appointment rather than guessing.

Yes. BC Notaries can prepare and file the required Land Owner Transparency Registry documents where disclosure of beneficial ownership or control is required. Generally, beneficial ownership refers to an individual who has the underlying benefit or interest in a property, even though another person or entity may be the registered owner. The Land Owner Transparency Act also requires disclosure of certain individuals with ownership or control through corporations, trusts, and partnerships.

Golden Rivers Notary can help you understand what information is required and prepare the necessary transparency filings as part of your land title transaction, as well as further filings that may be required when beneficial ownership or control changes.