by Pre-Conversion Title Number

When you search using an Old Paper-based System title number (a.k.a. Pre-Conversion Title Number) there will be different search results depending on whether the title was active or inactive at the time of conversion to the current online Land Registry system.  If the title was active at the time of conversion, you can access both the online Land Registry information and the Old Paper-based System information related to the title you are searching.  If the title was inactive at the time of conversion (2001-03), you can only access Old Paper-based System title information.
 
Regardless of whether the title was active or inactive at the time of conversion, when you search using an Old Paper-based System title number you have the options of viewing an image of the Old Paper-based System title (i.e., as it appeared at the time of conversion to the online system) and requesting that a copy of the title be sent to you.  
 
NOTES:
  • ISC did not scan all titles automatically during the conversion process.  If a title has not yet been scanned (i.e., the absence of the View Image icon  beside the Old Paper-based System title number) you will need to request that the title be scanned in by ISC in order to view it online or to request that a copy be sent to you.  Titles only need to be scanned once.  When a title has been scanned, it will be available for viewing online by all users.
  • Some Old Paper-based System title numbers have an extra digit at the end (e.g. a “1” added to the end of 99R98765).  There are four ways that these numbers might appear on an Old Paper-based System document:
      • with a dash between the larger number and the digit (i.e., 99R98765-1).
      • with a space between the larger number and the digit (i.e., 99R98765 1).
      • with no space between the larger number and the digit (i.e., 99R987651).
      • with the digit surrounded by parentheses [i.e., 99R98765(1)]. 
    • When you search using a title number that has an extra digit, regardless of the way that the number appears on the Old Paper-based System document, key in the number with a dash between the larger number and the digit (e.g. 99R98765-1).
  • The Search by Pre-Conversion Title Number menu also accepts nine-digit title numbers.  See the Search by Title Number section for information. 
  • The Client Reference field is for your convenience.  Although it will not be seen on the search results screen, it will appear on your bill.  This can be used to keep track of search fees and can be a file number, a name or another identifier you choose.

 

How to Perform a Basic Search by Pre-Conversion Title Number

  1. Select the dropdown arrow  to the right of the Search By field.
  2. Select Pre-Conversion Title from the dropdown list.
  3. Highlight the Current Date and Time radio button .
    • NOTE: The Select Date option will not function when viewing an image or requesting a copy of an Old Paper-based System document.  See the “Search by Select Date” section for more information.
  4. Key the Old Paper-based System title number (e.g. of the format 99R98765) into the Pre-Conversion Title Number field.
  5. Select SEARCH.