Completion day

Find a real estate lawyer or notary

Every home purchase, refinance or transfer in BC has to close through a lawyer or notary. We'll connect you with a trusted professional and coordinate with them directly — so your completion day is one less thing to worry about.

Why it matters

The final step between an accepted offer and your keys

Once your financing is approved, a real estate lawyer or notary handles the legal side of closing. They receive the mortgage funds from your lender, register the property in your name with the BC Land Title Office, and make sure every dollar lands where it should.

It's a step most buyers only think about at the last minute — and the wrong lawyer, or a late start, is a common reason completions get stressful. We line this up early and stay in the loop with your lawyer so nothing falls through the cracks.

There's no extra cost to you for the introduction. You're always free to choose your own lawyer or notary; we're simply happy to recommend professionals our clients have trusted.

What your lawyer or notary handles

  • Reviews your mortgage and purchase documents
  • Conducts title searches and clears any liens
  • Calculates adjustments for property taxes and strata fees
  • Receives your mortgage funds and down payment
  • Registers the transfer and mortgage with Land Title
  • Handles the BC Property Transfer Tax filing

Which one do I need?

Lawyer or notary — both can close your deal

In British Columbia, either a real estate lawyer or a notary public can handle a standard residential closing. Here's how to think about it.

Real estate lawyer

Best when your purchase has anything unusual or contested about it.

  • Disputes, complex title issues or estates
  • Corporate or trust ownership structures
  • Can give legal advice if something goes sideways

Notary public

A great fit for straightforward, uncontested transactions.

  • Standard purchases, sales and refinances
  • Often a little more affordable on simple files
  • Handles the same registration and funding steps

How the introduction works

A trusted referral in three simple steps

Tell us your timeline

Share your completion date and the property. Send the request below or mention it on our call — it takes a minute.

We make the match

We recommend a lawyer or notary who fits your file and location, and introduce you directly by email or phone.

We coordinate the close

We share your mortgage instructions with your lawyer and stay in touch through completion so everything lines up.

Who we work with

Our trusted lawyers and notary publics

Experienced legal and notary professionals across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley that our clients have relied on to close smoothly. Not sure who fits your area? Send a request below and we'll match you.

Vancouver

Arora Zbar LLP

Dorfam Kheiri · Lawyer

Burnaby

Spagnuolo & Company

Tony Spagnuolo · Lawyer

North Shore

Lexeon Law

Ray Doaii · Lawyer

Coquitlam

Spagnuolo & Company

Tony Spagnuolo · Lawyer

Surrey

Clayton Heights Notary

Brittany Ratzlaff · Notary Public

Langley

MacCallum Law Group LLP

Matt MacCallum · Lawyer

Fraser Valley

Sidhu and Associates Notary

Notary Public

Request an introduction

Get matched with a trusted lawyer or notary

Tell us a little about your purchase and we'll connect you with the right professional — usually within one business day.

We'll never share your information. The introduction is free and comes with no obligation.

Not sure where to start?

Whether you're weeks from completion or just planning ahead, we're happy to walk you through what comes next.