Many people access the Personal Property Registry without having an ACOL client account. These people are typically either infrequent users -- such as someone performing only one or a few registrations or searches -- or they are regular users who have chosen to use one of the following alternatives:
- Lien Check Service -- Anyone with an Internet connection and a valid credit card can use the Lien Check Service to search for serial numbered goods, such as a motor vehicle, trailer, mobile home, boat, plane or outboard motor.
- Value-added Service Provider -- If you do not wish to set up an ACOL account, there are also value-added service providers who are available to perform registrations and searches for you. Value-added service providers may also offer additional assistance in order to help you register or search correctly.
- Government Registry Office -- In Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, you are able to access PPRS at designated government registry offices. These are services for walk-in customers only -- no mail or electronic requests are accepted. Click on the province or territory link for more information on locations and operating hours.
Buying a used vehicle?
Lien Check
If you are buying a car, boat or plane, don’t buy someone else’s debt. Read more about the Lien Check Service here.
Existing User?
Log in to PPRS
Click here to go the PPRS login page.
Not finding what you’re looking for?
Click here if you’d like help.
You will find guides to what is on this site.
And if it’s not here? ... You will also find guides and links for other services.