What is the primary purpose of registering a deed under the Registry Act in Ontario?

Question: What is the primary purpose of registering a deed under the Registry Act in Ontario?

Answer options:

• To guarantee the title against all defects ✅ To provide public notice of the interest in land and establish priority
• To transfer ownership of chattels associated with the land
• To obtain municipal planning approval for development

Correct answer: To provide public notice of the interest in land and establish priority

Explanation: Under the Registry Act, registration serves to provide public notice of an interest in land and establishes priority among competing interests based on the date of registration. Unlike Land Titles, it does not guarantee the title itself.