Can I Access Old Survey Records to Conduct Historic Research into a Particular Property or Area?
To reduce wear and tear on older records, access to the Crown Land Registry vault where many historic survey records are stored is limited to LTSA staff, BC land surveyors and certified researchers. However, staff will provide copies of records contained in the Crown Land Registry for a fee. Fees for applications made in-person are payable by cash or cheque only. Please make cheques payable to the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia. Contact the Records Distribution Services staff in the Surveyor General Division for assistance. As well, you may retain the services of a land surveyor or a researcher or registry agent to conduct research on your behalf. These professionals can help interpret the meaning of historic survey records. Visit the Association of British Columbia Land Surveyors website to view contact information for all land surveyors in the province. To contact an independent Registry Agent, consult the membership list of the BC Association of Professional Reg
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