Search Information

Who Searches and Why?

Buyers:

A person who intends to purchase personal property searches the registry to ensure that the property has not been previously pledged as security by the owner or previous owners and is currently free and clear of any encumbrances and liens prior to purchasing.

Lenders:

A person who is intending to lend money on the security of the personal property searches the registry to ensure that the property has not previously been pledged as collateral for a loan and that the debtor is in a position to grant a security interest in the collateral.

• individual debtor name
• business debtor name
• serial number of motor vehicle, boat, outboard motor, trailer, non-registered manufactured home or aircraft not registered in Canada
• aircraft (registered in Canada) - Department of Transport Registration Marks
• manufactured home registration number
• document registration number

• through BC OnLine: for information about opening an account, visit the BC OnLine Web site
• by courier or in person: Personal Property Registry, 2nd Floor, 940 Blanshard Street, Victoria BC
• by mail: Personal Property Registry, PO Box 9431 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria BC V8W 9V3
• at government agent offices
• through a title registry agent: you may wish to hire one of the service providers listed below who are available to provide Personal Property Registry services for a fee. All phone numbers are toll-free.

Note: Driver Service Centers can only provide you with serial number (VIN) searches for motor vehicles.

Forms

• FIN630 Search Request (PDF77KB)
• FIN627 Financing Statement (PDF105KB)
• FIN631 Repairers Lien Financing Statement (PDF89KB)
• FIN751 Secured / Registering Party Codes Application and Changes Form 3 (PDF93KB)

• Who Searches and Why?
• What types of Searches are Available?
• How Can Searches Be Conducted?
• Forms