Available through the online platform where you order commercial title insurance, Search Assist™ simplifies the due diligence search process, making life easier for legal professional. We handle the frustrating parts while you maintain control over your files.
Search Assist Contest
Submit an online due diligence search request for a commercial transaction between February 1 and May 31, 2026, and you’ll be automatically entered to win a $200 Amazon Gift Card.
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Order online, and you could win a
$200 Amazon Gift Card.
One winner per month will be announced.
See contest rules for details.
Take the complexity out of commercial searches
Log in to the Commercial Title Insurance portal and select “Search Assist + Title Insurance” to begin your order.
New to FCT?
If you’re new to FCT, it’s easy to get started. We'll even waive the $25 service fee per search on your first order.*
What are the benefits of using FCT’s Search Assist?
FCT’s Search Assist is a centralized solution designed to help manage the searches required in a commercial real estate transaction.
Efficiency
An extension of your team
Search Assist removes the guesswork from managing searches with municipalities, regions and other government authorities, helping you move faster and more confidently through every commercial transaction.
Peace of mind
Backed by experienced law clerks, our team ensures your searches are managed efficiently and accurately. You’ll receive timely updates throughout the process so you can focus on other critical aspects of the transaction.
Customer Testimonial
“Search Assist has become a game-changer in how I manage search orders. The convenience of having
everything centralized, the quick turnaround, and the support from the FCT team have made a stressful,
manual process incredibly easy. I feel more in control of my files and more confident in the service I deliver
to my lawyer and our clients. Honestly, if Search Assist were to go away—I’d be lost. I recommend it to anyone who wants to streamline their workflow and take some pressure off their plate.”
Jeannette McLachlan, Law Clerk
Lerners LLP
Contact us
Our team is ready to support you with any questions you have.
Call 1.866.804.3112 or email searchassist@fct.ca.
Congratulations to our winners!
February: Mr. Seth Freedman, Toronto, ON
March: To be announced
April: To be announced
May: To be announced
*Offer valid on first-time orders. Waived fee does not include disbursements, government fees and taxes.
The search results are provided “as is” and “as available” and First Canadian Title Company Limited makes no guarantees, warranties, representations or conditions, express or implied, including with respect to merchantability, quality, or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the FCT Search Assist services. All risk as to the results and performance of FCT Search Assist is assumed by the law/notary firm requesting the services. FCT’s service level obligations include using commercially reasonable efforts to follow up with governmental authorities starting at 5 business days before the requisition due date with additional follow-ups occurring until all responses are received. FCT is not responsible for searches not received prior to the requisition date or the closing date. Services by First Canadian Title Company Limited. The services company does not provide insurance products. Some products/services may vary by province. Prices and products/services offered are subject to change without notice.
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