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This document describes the layout of the tagged file and is to be used as a reference when using the tagged file only. It does not relate to the report file in any way. If you have any questions or concerns regarding either the tagged file or this description document, please contact the SPIN2 Helpdesk at 780-422-7874.

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Legend for Size Column
X = Field may contain numbers or letters or both. Example, X(120) may contain up to 120 letter and/or number characters
9 = Field must contain only numbers. Example, 9(02) may contain up to 9 numeric characters
V99 = Field may be a decimal number where the number of nines represent the number of spaces after the decimal allowed.
Example, V99 allows two numbers after the decimal point.
Legend for Frequency (Freq) Column
M = Mandatory, O = Optional
1 = One and Only One per Title
+ = One or More per Title
Code Name Description Size Freq
01 Title Number A unique number assigned by Land Titles to each certification of title. X(12) M1
02 Consideration Amount The actual amount paid in connection with the creation of the title document (not necessarily the same as its value). 9(12) O1
03 Consideration Text A statement of explanation of the amount actually paid or the benefit received in connection with the creation of the title document (not necessarily the same as its value). X(16) O1
04 Value The transferee's opinion of the estimated or assessed monetary worth of the land as shown in the title created document. 9(12) O1
05 Tenancy Type Code Identifies the type of tenancy of an owner. Valid values are: X(01) M+
J - Joint
C - Common
06 Tenancy Undivided Interest Text The amount of interest an owner has in the title. X(20) O+
07 Tenancy Group A three digit number used to group owners who share the same interest in the title. X(03) M+
08 Owner Name The person or persons shown to own the estate or to have an interest in the land described in the Certificate of Title. X(120) M+
09 Owner Address Text describing the address of an owner. X(120) M+
10 Owner Province Code Valid values are: X(02) O+
AB - Alberta
BC - British Columbia
MB - Manitoba
NB - New Brunswick
NL - Newfoundland/Labrador
NS - Nova Scotia
NT - Northwest Territories
NU - Nunavut
ON - Ontario
PE - Prince Edward Island
QC - Quebec
SK - Saskatchewan
YT - Yukon
11 Owner Postal Code Text describing the postal code of the owner. X(06) O+
12 Owner Occupation Text describing the occupation of an owner. X(60) O+
14 Legal Representative Name The name of the person or company acting as the legal representative for an owner. X(78) O+
16 Term Commencement Date (see 74) If estate (74) is leasehold or subleasehold, describes the date the term starts. X(08) O1
17 Term Termination Date (see 74) If estate (74) is leasehold or subleasehold, describes the date the term ends. X(08) O1
18 Term Years (see 77) If estate (74) is leasehold or subleasehold, describes the number of years of the term. X(03) O1
19 Term Months (see 77) If estate (74) is leasehold or subleasehold, describes the number of months over and above the number of years in the term. X(02) O1
20 Term Days (see 77) If estate (74) is leasehold or subleasehold, describes the number of days over and above the number of months and years in the term. X(03) O1
21 Life Estate Term Text (If Estate = Life Estate) If estate (74) is life estate, describes the term of this estate. X(60) O1
22 Mineral Interest Text (If Mineral Title) (see 76) The description of mineral interests for a mineral title. X(78) O+
23 Short Legal Description An abbreviated format of the Legal Description for a parcel of Land. X(40) M+
24 Long Legal Description Text The true and complete legal description for a parcel of land. X(78) O+
25 Area By LINC (see 35) Identifies the amount of land described for a particular LINC. 9(10)V9999 O+
26 Condominium Common Property Shares Identifies the number of common property shares owned by the condominium unit. 9(5)V99 O1
27 ATS Reference (For Plan Type Short Legals) Provides a physical reference to where the PBL is situated within Alberta. X(40) O+
28 Right To Work Mineral Indicator (Y-Yes, N-No) Valid values are: X(01) O+
Y - Yes
N - No
29 Title Rights Type Indicates the rights type associated with the certificate of title. X(01) M1
Valid values are:
S - Surface
M - Mineral
B - Both Surface and Mineral
30 Title Date (Registration Date) The unique number assigned to the source document under the provision of the Land Titles Act. X(08) M1
33 LINC Number A unique permanent property identifier comprising 10 characters which will be generated by, and appear on all titles in the ALTA system. X(10) M+
34 Land Registration District Indicator (N-North, S-South) Indicates the district in which the title was registered. X(01) M1
Valid values are:
N - North
S - South
35 Area Type ('Acres' OR 'Hectares') (see 25) Indicates the unit of measurement for the Land area attribute (25). Valid values are: X(08) O+
Acres
Hectares
36 Reference Title Number (Historical Prior Title) Refers to the prior Certificate of title number from which the current title was derived X(12) O+
37 Historical LINC Number (Prior Linc) Identifies the historical prior LINC number(s) associated with the Reference Title Number X(10) O+
38 A.K.A. Name (Alias Name Of Owner) Alias name of the owner. X(60) O+
39 Registration Document Type (That Created Title) Refers to the type of source document that was registered to create the Certificate of Title. For example, Transfer of Land. X(60) M1
70 Registration Number Of Change Of Name/Address The registration number of the document which changed or corrected information on the title or that cancelled the title. X(09) O+
71 Type Of Change ('Change Of Name', 'Change Of Address') A description of the type of change applied to the Certificate of Title. X(50) O+
For example, 'Change of Name', 'Change of Address', 'Correction of Title'.
72 Registration Date Of The Change Of Name/Address The date which the document applying the change, correction or cancellation of the title was registered. X(08) O+
73 Municipality Land Is Located In The city, town, village, county, M.D., I.D., or special area where the land is situated. X(60) M1
74 Estate Held The type of ownership interest an owner has with regard to the land described on the certificate of title. Valid values are: X(25) M1
fee simple
leasehold
subleasehold
life estate
75 Legal Representative Title (Executor, Etc) The title of the legal representative of an owner. Valid values are: X(24) O+
Administrator For
Administratrix For
Executor For
Executrix For
Trustee For
76 Mineral Exception/Reservation Text (see 22) The description of mineral exceptions and reservations for a non-mineral title. X(78) O+
77 Lease Term Text If estate (74) is leasehold or subleasehold, describes the lease terms in a textual format. X(60) O1
87 Type Of Cancellation (Document Type Description) A description of the type of cancellation that occurred. X(50) O1