Performing a Search

You can use our SPPR application to search for active liens, interest, judgments and enforcement instructions registered against personal property in Saskatchewan. The search results you receive from SPPR will not show registrations that are expired or discharged.  If completing a serial number search ISC recommends to also complete a debtor name search.  The usual fees apply to a secondary debtor name search.  It is the customer's choice to perform one or not.

The results do not provide registered owner of the of serial property or whether the property has been involved in an accident.  That information is held by Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) and/or the police.

NOTE:  Do NOT use the back button in your browser to move between SPPR screens.  Doing so will cause an error, and you will have to start your search over again.  Use the Cancel buttons at the bottom your screens instead.

There are 4 basic stages to a SPPR search and you must complete all 4 steps to obtain your PDF in your output list. 

You can perform four types of searches in SPPR:
  • by serial number;
  • by person debtor name;
  • by business debtor name; and
  • by registration number.
The below step by step instructions will be for a serial number search as this is the most popular type of search.  The flow is the same if performing a debtor name search. See Personal Property Fees for pricing information.

Click the Search menu on the SPPR home page and select Search by Serial Number

Step 1 of 4 - Enter Searching Criteria

Choose the appropriate property item from the Serial Type drop down menu and enter the serial number in the Serial # field.  The red dots by the Serial Type and Serial # fields indicate that the information in these fields is mandatory.

The serial property type categories are governed by the Personal Property Security Regulations within the definition section.

Enter an identifier of your choice in the Client Reference field.  This is optional but if utilized will on your output list and account statement.

For help completing your search view our Search Tips.

If you are satisfied with the search criteria entered click Search.

Step 2 of 4 - Confirmation Screen

The Search Criteria Confirmation screen restates the search terms that you entered on the previous screen.  This allows you to review the search criteria and make a correction if needed by selecting cancel.

NOTE:  The SPPR application has a validation feature built into the system for the serial type of motor vehicle.  This validation structure applies to motor vehicles manufactured in 1981 and later for cars, trucks, vans, SUV, etc.  The validation structure does not apply to tractors or combines.

If you see "NO" under the override section this means the criteria you entered passed the validation structure.  If you see "YES" followed by a informational message this means to double check your search criteria you entered.  You can fix the serial number if needed by selecting Cancel and repeat Step 1.

If you have not made payment for your search select Click here to make a Credit Card Payment.  There are 3 steps in making the credit card payment.  Once complete select Close and you will be returned to step 2.

Click Proceed to continue with the search.  Selecting proceed removed the fee for the search and retrieves information from the database based on the search criteria.

Step 3 of 4 - Result List Screen

The SPPR system will retrieve any exact matches and provide similar matches to the criteria entered. As of February 3, 2018, results could include notice of an enforcement of an judgment.

Exact matches are those that match all of the search criteria character for character.  Similar matches are those that have the same last six numeric characters.

The top of the screen displays the name of the searching party, the date and time of the search, the search number and the search criteria.  You should record the search number for later reference.  The lower portion of the screen displays your search results.

If there are No Matches to your search criteria, the system will display the following message:

There are no registration found in the Saskatchewan Personal Property Registry to match the search criteria you entered.  This means the criteria searched is free and clear of liens in Saskatchewan for the criteria you entered.  Remember this does not provide registered owners or whether the item has ever been registered in Saskatchewan.

If there are Exact Matches to your search criteria, you will see the item listed in the grid with a check mark in the select column.  This means there is a lien to the criteria you searched and you should contact the secured/creditor/creditor’s representative party which you will find in the PDF document.

If there are Similar Matches to your search criteria, you will see the item listed in the grid.  It is up to you to review the similar match and decide based on the information provide in the grid whether you want the item included in your PDF.  To have the similar match included in the PDF document click the box in the first column called Select.  Review all similar matches determining if you want them included in the report.  You should contact the secured/creditor/creditor’s representative party which you will find in the PDF document.

After you have reviewed your Result List and selected any similar matches that you would like to have included in the detail report click Proceed.

NOTE:  Do NOT use the back button in your browser to move between SPPR screens.  Doing so will cause an error and your PDF document will not generate.  

Step 4 of 4 - Viewing Option Screen

You may:
  • click the View Summary button if you want to see a current information about the registration(s).
  • click the Output List button if you want to see current and history of how the registration.  This is where your PDF document is generated for you.
  • click the New Search button if you need to perform another search
ISC recommends that you print your PDF document held in your Output List and retain for your records as it indicates you performed a search at a particular date and time with certain results.  Your PDF document will remain in your output list for 45 days.  You can access this information over and over as long as you retain your sign-in credentials.

My Workspace > Output List
Every time a search is completed utilizing the 4 steps a PDF document is generated which you can open, save and/or print.  The search report is retained in your output list for 45 days.  You can access your list by clicking the My Workspace menu and selecting Output List.

If you see a spinning fan beside an item in your output list, it means that the report for that item is still generating.  This may take a few minutes.  You can click Refresh to update the display on the screen.  You also have the option of signing out and returning to the view the output last. 

You can click on the first icon by search to view a copy of the detailed search report.  You can then save and/or print the report.  If you are experiencing any problems in opening the 1st icon try the 4th icon and select open.

The 2nd and 3rd icon is utilized when you want ISC to send someone a copy of the report.  There is a fee for this service. 

Reading the Search Result Report

The search result report provides:
  • details of your exact matches as well as the details of any similar matches you have selected on Step 3 result list;
  • historical information from the time the registration was originally set up; and
  • the convenience of having the results in a PDF file that you can save and print.

The first page of the report repeats the information that was provided to you in step 3 of the search process.  It displays the name of the searching party, the search type, the search criteria, the date and time of the search along with the unique Search Number.  The first page of the report will also indicate whether the search was clear of liens or not.

The remainder of the report provides information about the details of the liens.  Exact matches details are automatically included in the report and only the details of similar's that were selected.

The registrant party is the one who registered the lien or judgment in SPPR.
The secured/creditor party is the one that is owed money.
The debtor party is the one that owes money to the secured/creditor party
The serial and/or general property is the collateral that the creditor/secured party has an interest in.

NOTE:  You will need to contact the secured/creditor party to find out how much of the lien or judgment is still outstanding.  ISC does not collect information regarding amount owing.