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The Land Titles Pending Registration Queue (PRQ) provides the option of closing real estate transactions as soon as the Land Titles Office has received the registration documents, so that the parties to a transaction do not need to wait until registration is complete.

To clear the lien, the vehicle owner must first pay off the money owed on the car. The lender will provide a document stating that the lien has been discharged. Then, the record must be changed by the provincial body that governs transportation in your province ? give them a call and they'll walk you through the steps.

Each province has different rules about the time limit of a lien. In Alberta, for example, your lien is valid for 180 days from the date the lien was placed. In Ontario, liens are only valid for 90 days from the date of last on site working.

In recent years, the Land Titles Office has struggled to keep up with growing demand for its services. Following the uptick in real estate market activity, the Land Titles Office experienced an 86 per cent increase in documents submitted which, unfortunately, led to delays in processing these submissions.

Yes, this process is the same, even in Ontario. Legally, you do not always have to be notified if a lien is put on your home.

Instead of visiting us in person, call 780-427-2742 (to call toll-free from anywhere in Alberta, dial 310-0000 first). General questions or inquires can be emailed to: Edmonton Land Titles Registrations: lto@gov.ab.ca.

For many types of liens, if the lien was properly obtained and follows the rules, you will need to negotiate with the other party to pay off the debt in exchange for removal of the lien. However, the Superior Court can order the removal of liens that are obtained improperly.