Certificate of Location

The certificate of location is generally provided and paid for by the vendor although the Quebec by-laws state that any party may pay for it, whether it be the vendor or the buyer. When you purchased your home, you were provided with an original certificate of location from the vendor
and it was presented to the notary and possibly your mortgage lender.

The certificate of location is a private document that is not registered and is of the opinion of a professional land surveyor. This document may be disputed in courts. It is important that you provide an up to date document that includes any changes such as a deck, swimming pool or toolshed to the property. These changes must be represented on the certificate in order for the title to be clear. This certificate of location will be transferred to the new owners.

Other things that may affect a change in the certificate of location: