Search Assist™

Your day, simplified.


Place a new due diligence search request

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Search Assist™ is now integrated into the commercial title insurance ordering portal. This change makes the end-to-end ordering process faster and provides one convenient and secure location to access your due diligence search results and title insurance policies. 

Every commercial real estate transaction is unique

So are the searches needed to close them. Search Assist makes your day easier by managing searches with municipalities, regions and other authorities in Ontario on your behalf. This allows you to focus on other aspects of the transaction while staying in control throughout the process. 

Streamline your search process

FCT's Search Assist alleviates the biggest pain point in commercial real estate transactions: conducting numerous time-consuming searches. By handling these searches, we enable lawyers and law clerks to concentrate on other critical tasks, enhancing overall efficiency and client service. 

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Stay in control and informed

With Search Assist, firms maintain control over their processes while we manage the search logistics. Simply request the searches through our online portal, and we'll handle the rest, including follow-ups with municipalities and authorities. Throughout the process, we keep you updated on the status of your searches, ensuring a seamless experience. 

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Book a demo today

Experience the improved efficiency and convenience of Search Assist™. Book a demo today and see how we can simplify your due diligence searches. 


 

Try Search Assist for free!

We'll 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

Enjoy a smoother experience

Search Assist™ simplifies the search process, making life easier for commercial real estate lawyers and law clerks. We handle the frustrating parts while you maintain control over your files. 

Time saving

Focus on what matters

At FCT, we understand that conducting numerous searches in commercial real estate transactions is a major pain point. It's time-consuming and detracts from other important tasks. 

Peace of mind

Stay informed and in control

We keep you informed throughout the process, ensuring you stay updated and can focus on other critical aspects of your transactions, knowing the searches are managed efficiently and accurately. 

See what our customers have to say:

“I find using your off-title search service is a great time saver for me. I know that the searches are being followed up on.”

Linda, Law Clerk

 “I can’t find any better way of searching. We would rather pay for this service than spend time researching. We could spend this time doing one more deal instead.” 

John, Law Clerk

 

 “It’s a lot easier for me just to click off the searches that I need and submit it and not have to follow up because I know you are doing it right.”

Jennifer, Law Clerk

 “In some respects it is like an administrative assistant. FCT orders searches for me, then tracks and sends them to me. It has been a big help.”

Cathy, Law Clerk

 

Book a demo

Search Assist is available in Ontario only.

*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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