Michelle Hay Notary Public Inc

04/18/2026

✨The BC Notaries Association 2026 Conference is happening this weekend! ✨

While I can’t be in Vancouver to connect with my notary colleagues in person, I’m grateful I can still learn and participate virtually 💻.

Here is the agenda for a weekend packed with learning! 📋.

I am most interested in the Cowichan title rights presentation.

04/03/2026

Significant changes to share reagarding the BC Property Tax Deferral program for qualifying seniors and owners with children living in the home. Both categories are now based on compounding interest (no longer simple) and the interesr rate has been increased to prime plus 2%.

Interest and fees charged for deferring annual property taxes.

04/01/2026

BMO is hosting a karaoke fundraiser and silent auction to support BC Children's Hospital April 9th at 7pm at the Thornhill Pub!

07/27/2025

Great article on the Income Tax Act section 116 non resident holdback cause and how it can impact buyers and sellers.

Section 116 of Canada’s Income Tax Act has some little-known and dangerous rules about dealing with non-resident sellers.

07/06/2025

Great article about requests to have your notary "just witness" a document, from Rothwell Notaries in Kelowna.

The other day a client entered the Rothwell Notary office and presented a drafted, but unsigned, do-it-yourself will, presumably from a website that presents itself as doing valid legal wills.

06/12/2025

Great information for owners, sellers and buyers during fire season.

BC Financial Services Authority is a Crown agency responsible for the supervision and regulation of the financial service sector, including credit unions, insurance, mortgage brokers, pensions, real estate professionals and trusts. We’re committed to providing oversight and to fair, transparent pr...

03/19/2025

BC Notaries play a key role in real estate transactions, ensuring everything is handled smoothly and securely. Whether you're purchasing your first home, selling a property, or refinancing, we provide trusted legal services to protect your interests.

✅ Purchases & Sales – We will prepare and review contracts, handle legal documentation, and ensure funds are properly transferred.
✅ Title Transfers – Need to add or remove someone from your property title? We manage the process efficiently.
✅ Mortgages & Refinancing – We will review mortgage agreements and register them with the Land Title Office.
✅ Legal Certainty – We ensure every step of the process follows British Columbia real estate laws, so you can buy or sell with confidence.

Contact your local BC Notary to learn more: https://www.bcnotaryassociation.ca/find/

02/26/2025

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership from one party to another.

In British Columbia, this process involves preparing, verifying, and registering the necessary documents to ensure a smooth, secure transaction—whether you're buying, selling, or refinancing a property. BC Notaries play a crucial role in conveyancing, guiding you through the legal requirements with clarity and confidence.

Read our blog to learn more: https://www.bcnotaryassociation.ca/resources/blog/?id=26

12/01/2024

Nice to see Consumer Protection BC standing up to the banks to enforce the laws around the requirement of mortgage discharge from title within 30 days of the lender receiving full payout.
I believe all of the big 5 have been fined and now signed agreements. Now we are seeing some of the smaller lenders signing up.

Well done Consumer Protection BC.

Consumer Protection BC’s recent assessment of the financial sector’s compliance with provincial consumer protection laws showed that there is broad non-compliance when it comes to the requirement to provide a consumer with a discharge document within 30 days of a mortgage loan being paid in full...

10/30/2024

Great article about your New Home Warrenty Insurance Policy.

Legal experts urge new homeowners to study fine print