Search Canadian Court Records
Don't guess which system to use. Use the databases listed below. Each one links directly to an official this country government portal.
- Court & criminal records: Search the this country court and justice system databases listed below.
- Property & land records: Search the this country land registry or property office databases.
- Business & company records: Search the this country company registry for corporate filings.
- Vital records: Search the this country civil registration office for birth, death, and marriage records.
Every source on this page is verified by SearchSystems.net — est. 1997.
Canadian Court Search Portals
Official court portals. Each returns different data — use the descriptions to find the right one.
What Each System Returns in Detail
CanLII: Published Decisions Only
CanLII is the Canadian equivalent of a case law database — not a case management portal. It returns published written decisions from every level of Canadian court, plus tribunal rulings. It does not return: individual case filings, motions, affidavits, hearing schedules, or case status. If a case was decided without a written judgment (common in lower courts), it won't appear on CanLII.
Provincial Courts: The Access Gap
In the U.S., county court clerk portals let you search every filing in any case. Canadian provincial courts generally do not offer this level of online access. British Columbia is the exception — Court Services Online allows searching civil case filings. For most other provinces, accessing case-level details requires visiting the courthouse registry office.
Quebec: Different Legal System
Quebec operates under civil law (based on the Civil Code of Quebec) rather than common law. Court structures and record access rules differ from other provinces. Quebec courts publish decisions through SOQUIJ.
Frequently Asked Questions
What this country records are available online? ▼
Use the databases listed on this page. Each this country government office maintains its own records separately. There is no single database for all this country public records.
How do I search this country public records? ▼
Start with the strategy box at the top of this page. It tells you which this country databases to search and in what order. Don't guess which system to use — each record type has its own office and database.
Are this country records free to search? ▼
Many this country government databases are free. Some charge fees for certified copies or detailed searches. Every source on this page is verified and links directly to an official portal.
Can I search Canadian court case filings online? ▼
Only in British Columbia. Court Services Online provides civil case filing access — unique in Canada. For all other provinces, case-level details require a courthouse visit. Published decisions are on CanLII.
What is the difference between CanLII and a U.S. county court search? ▼
CanLII shows published written decisions. A U.S. county court search shows every filing — charges, motions, hearing schedules, dispositions. CanLII is a case law database, not a case management portal. For Canadian case-level details, you generally need to visit the courthouse.
Does Quebec use the same court system? ▼
No. Quebec operates under civil law, not common law. Court structures differ. Quebec publishes decisions through SOQUIJ rather than directly through CanLII (though many Quebec decisions also appear on CanLII).
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