The Board is looking for individuals who want a direct hand in shaping the Society’s future — including its transition into Legal Professions British Columbia — and bring sound judgment, regulatory integrity, and a genuine commitment to the public interest. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to seek nomination or apply. Why It […]
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Elevated Risk of Real Estate Identity Fraud – Enhanced Vigilance Required The Society is issuing this notice to draw members’ attention to two recent advisories regarding a marked increase in sophisticated real estate identity fraud, and to remind members of their obligations regarding client identification. LTSA Notice (August 4, 2026) The Land Title and Survey
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During its 100th anniversary year, the Society welcomes new leadership as it enters its next century of service to British Columbians. The Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia has appointed Max Logan as Executive Director and CEO, effective July 1, 2026, as the 100-year-old organization enters a significant period of change in B.C.’s legal
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT APPROVAL-IN-PRINCIPLE Pursuant to Section 5 of the Notaries Act the following persons intend to make application for enrolment as a member of The Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia. The Notaries Act RSBC 1996, ch. 334 requires that this Notice of Application be filed in the Vancouver registry of
The 99 Annual Report of the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia is now available. Click here to down load a copy
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of BC with regards to the application for enrolment of the above noted candidate. Pursuant to section 5 of the Notaries Act, be advised that the Court will hear the petition on August 27, 2025 and that a person may oppose the application at the hearing
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Colleagues renew reward in 2019 Richmond homicide Richmond, Integrated Homicide Investigation Team 2025-05-29 11:00 PDT File # 2019-1567 Background: On October 18, 2019 at around 5:30 p.m., 58-year-old Stephen Chong was found dead inside his business in the 8200-block of Granville Avenue in Richmond, B.C. After an assessment of the scene by the Richmond RCMP,
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[Edit – May 12- 2025] Please note, the date of the hearing has been changed from May 22, 2025 to June 13, 2025 as a result of a Court scheduling issue. On April 15, 2025, the Supreme Court of BC accepted in the Vancouver Registry, the matter of an application for enrolment pursuant to the
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In May of 2024, the BC Government passed Bill 21 and enacted the transitional sections of the Legal Professions Act. The transitional board, Indigenous council, and advisory committee have been working toward amalgamation. As part of the commitment to openness and transparency, a website has been created to post documents and share updates and news.
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The Annual Report for the year ending June 30, 2024 has been published and is available at the link below. Click here to access the full report : 98th Annual Report 2024