The First Nation Land Registry System (FNLRS) is an online system designed to manage and record land-related documents for First Nations that have adopted a Land Code under the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management (FAFNLM). For Leq’á:mel First Nation, the FNLRS serves as a critical tool for managing our land and resource interests, ensuring transparency and accountability in all land transactions. Through the FNLRS, documents related to land ownership, leases, licenses, and other land-related interests are registered and recorded, providing a clear and publicly accessible record. This system ensures that all parties are informed of land interests and helps establish legal clarity and priority for land transactions. While the FNLRS is currently operational and helps support the governance of our lands, we are excited about the future developments that will further enhance its functionality. In the coming years, we can look forward to the First Nation Land Governance Registry (FNLGR). This new, more robust system will provide a centralized, interest-based registry governed directly by First Nations. This future system will empower Leq’á:mel and other participating First Nations to have greater control and oversight over their land records, further enhancing self-governance and land management capabilities. Forms Form 01A – Transfer of Interest Form 01B – Estate Transfer Form 01C – Request for Replacement of Title Form 02 – General Instrument Form 03 – Mortgage Form 04 – Other Registerable Instruments Form No. 07 – Affidavit of Witness Form No. 08 – Rezone / Zoning Variance Common Questions What is the First Nation Land Registry System (FNLRS)? The FNLRS is an electronic land registry used to register and record land-related documents for First Nations, like Leq’á:mel, that have adopted a Land Code under the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management. What kinds of documents are registered in the FNLRS? Documents that grant or affect an interest in land—such as leases, allotments, permits, and transfers—are registered. Documents that do not affect land interests, like name or corporate changes, are recorded for informational purposes. What’s the difference between “registered” and “recorded” documents? Registered documents legally affect land interests and are given priority based on their registration date. Recorded documents are for reference only and do not impact land rights or title. Does registering a document in the FNLRS mean it’s legally valid? No. The FNLRS does not confirm the legal validity of a document. It only registers or records it. It’s important to follow Leq’á:mel’s Land Code and policies to ensure any document is valid and enforceable. Who manages the FNLRS? The FNLRS is currently managed by the Government of Canada, through Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), and is based in Ottawa.o Can I view or get a copy of a registered document? Contact the Leq’á:mel Lands Office for assistance in accessing FNLRS documents related to Leq’á:mel lands. What changes are coming to the registry system? In the future, the First Nation Land Governance Registry (FNLGR) will replace the FNLRS. It will be First Nation-led and governed directly by Framework Agreement, offering greater control and transparency. This new system is expected to launch in January, 2026.