A system of registration of titles to land (as distinct from registration of deeds) introduced into South Australia by the Real Property (or Torrens) Act (act 15 of 1857-58), drafted by Sir Robert Torrens (1814-84). Its essential feature is the guaranty by the government of properly registered titles. The system has been generally adopted in Australia and British Columbia, and in its original or a modified form in some other countries, including some States of the United States. Hence Torrens title, etc.
The Land Titles System as originated in Australia by a Mr. Torrens in 1858.
System for recording land titles designed to prevent the selling of the same parcel of land to more that one person.
A governmental title registration system wherein title to land is evidenced by a certificate of title issued by a public official. (Back to Terms list)
Developed in Australia, a system of the registration of interests in land in which documents are closely regulated, monitored and examined by the recording authority to ensure that they are correct and that title is transferred without flaw. Property may not be transferred if uncorrected title defects exist.
An alternative system of recording title to real property, available in some states, under which the state issues a certificate of title to real estate that represents conclusive proof as to who owns title.
Alberta’s land registry system.
A title registration system used in some states; the condition of the title can easily be discovered without resorting to a title search.
A system of land registration (not used in Texas) in which clear title is established with a governmental authority, which issues title certificates to owners.
System whereby ownership and all dealings on a property are detailed on the one document, i.e. a Certificate of Title or Deed of Grant. Under this system a mortgage is a charge or encumbrance on the title. Registrations is compulsory to effect legal transfer of an interest in property and each time the property is sold, mortgaged, or a mortgage discharged, the transaction is recorded on the Certificate of Title.
A system that is provided by Provincial law for the registration of land titles. The system records the state of the title, including ownership and encumbrances without the necessity of an additional search of the public records. Also known as the "Land Titles System."
A method of registration of land title.