The Legal Registries Division administers the registration of corporations, various commercial documents, securities
brokers and issuers, and land ownership. Almost all records are available to the public to view or obtain copies.
Corporate Registries
Corporate Registries are responsible for incorporating business corporations,
co-operatives and societies as well as registries of corporations
incorporated elsewhere but are carrying on business in the NWT. Limited
partnerships, partnerships and business names are also registered in this office.
Personal Property Registry
Purchasers of personal property (any property other than land) and lenders of money where
personal property is collateral, can protect their interest in the property by filing
their interest in the Personal Property Registry.
Land Titles Office
This office is responsible for the registration of land ownership and other interests
such as leases and mortgages. Certificate of title issued by Land Titles is proof of an
owner's title to the property, subject to certain exceptions and any liens or interests
recorded on the certificate of title.
Securities Registry
This office is responsible for providing basic protection for investors by:
- licensing stockbrokers and salespersons;
- requiring that a company must disclose details of its activities and finances before it
may sell its shares or other securities to the general public (adequacy of this disclosure is monitored by staff); and
- providing investor education.
Commissioner for Oaths and Notary Public
The appointment and responsibilities of
Commissioners for Oaths
and Notaries Public are governed by various sections in both the
Federal and Northwest Territories Evidence Acts.
The Northwest Territories Evidence Act allows the
Minister of Justice to appoint individuals to these
positions. Those wishing to apply to be appointed as either a
Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public must apply to the
Program Administrator as outlined on this website.
For more information, please contact:
Communications Advisor
(867) 920-6418
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