Land title transfers

Alberta land title transfers, done right the first time.

Add a spouse to your title. Remove a name after separation. Transfer within a family or an estate. A licensed Alberta real estate lawyer prepares and registers the transfer at Alberta Land Titles — remotely, from anywhere in the province, for a flat fee confirmed in writing before any work begins.

Call or text — you'll reach a real estate lawyer's office, not a call centre. Fee for your specific transfer confirmed the same day.

Life events we handle

Whatever changed, the title should match.

1

Adding a spouse or partner.

Moving the home into joint names — with the joint-tenants vs. tenants-in-common decision explained, lender consent handled if there's a mortgage, and the transfer registered properly.

2

Separation or divorce.

Removing a name per your separation agreement or court order, usually coordinated with a refinance that takes the departing spouse off the mortgage too. One lawyer handles both.

3

Family & estate transfers.

Transfers between family members, into or out of an estate, or after a legal name change — with the dower, tax, and survivorship questions answered before anything is registered.

What it costs

Two numbers, both known before we start.

A title transfer has a legal fee and a government registration fee. Alberta Land Titles charges $50 plus $5 per $5,000 of property value on a transfer (source: alberta.ca, verified June 2026) — that part is the same no matter who you hire. Our legal fee is flat, quoted upfront, and confirmed in writing before any work begins. If a mortgage consent, discharge, or refinance is involved, we tell you at quote stage — never on the invoice.

How it works

Signed from your kitchen table, registered at Land Titles.

1

Tell us about the transfer.

Call, text, or start online. We confirm what's needed for your situation — and your flat fee, in writing — usually the same day.

2

We prepare everything.

The transfer of land, any lender consent, dower requirements, and the tenancy election — prepared by a licensed Alberta real estate lawyer.

3

Sign by video, we register.

You sign by secure video from anywhere in Alberta; paper originals travel by courier. We register at Alberta Land Titles and send you the updated title.

FAQ

Common questions about title transfers.

How do I add my spouse to my house title in Alberta?

A transfer of land is prepared and registered at Alberta Land Titles, moving the property into joint names. If there's a mortgage, your lender's consent is usually required first. We prepare the transfer, confirm how you'll hold title (joint tenants or tenants in common — the difference matters if one of you dies), obtain consents, and register the change. You sign by secure video from anywhere in Alberta.

How do I remove an ex-spouse from title after separation?

A transfer moves the property into the remaining owner's name, usually alongside a refinance that takes the departing spouse off the mortgage. The transfer typically flows from your separation agreement or court order. We coordinate the transfer, the new mortgage registration, and the Land Titles filing — with a flat fee confirmed in writing first.

What does a title transfer cost?

Two parts: Alberta Land Titles charges $50 plus $5 per $5,000 of property value; our legal fee is flat and confirmed in writing before any work begins. Call or text 780-473-7779 and we'll confirm the figure for your transfer, usually the same day.

Do I need a lawyer for this?

Transfers interact with mortgages, dower rights, tax rules, and how title is held — mistakes surface years later, at sale, refinance, or in an estate. A lawyer gets the consent, the tenancy, and the registration right the first time. Given what the property is worth, it's inexpensive insurance.

Can the whole thing be done remotely?

Yes. You sign by secure video with a licensed Alberta real estate lawyer who verifies your identity on camera; paper originals travel by courier both ways; the transfer registers at Alberta Land Titles with the same legal weight as an office signing.

Get started

Tell us about your transfer.

Your flat fee confirmed in writing, usually the same day — before any work begins.