Apply for Crown Land Tenure
Apply for authorization to use provincial Crown land in Manitoba designated under The Crown Lands Act C.C.S.M.c.C340.
Before You Apply
Before you apply for Crown land tenure, contact a Crown Land Specialist to review your proposed use of Crown land, application details, and site plan. Additional information on Crown land use can be found here:
Completing the Application
Use the checklist included in each application form to ensure all required information is included in your application. Incomplete or photocopied applications will not be accepted.
Signature Requirements
- Original (wet ink) signatures are required
- Electronic, digital, or scanned signatures will not be accepted
Submitting your Application
Completed applications, along with the required application fee must be mailed to:
- Real Estate Services Branch
308-25 Tupper Street North
Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3K1
Payment Options
- Cheque or money order made payable to Minister of Finance
- Do not send cash. Cash can be accepted in person at the Real Estate Services Branch
(RESB) office located at 25 Tupper Street North in Portage la Prairie, MB
After You Apply
After your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed for completeness and you will be contacted if additional information is required. Once an application is considered complete, the application will proceed through a comprehensive review process.
The Crown land Application Review Process and associated fees can be found here:
For any inquiries regarding the application form submission, status, and payment, contact the Real Estate Services Branch at (204) 239-3510 or RESDinfo@gov.mb.ca
Forms
Crown Land tenure forms under The Crown Lands Act C.C.S.M.c.C340
| Forms | Description | Format | Required Paper Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Land Tenure Application | Application for Crown Land Tenure for a Permit, Lease, Easement, Exchange, License of Occupation or Purchase. For new dispositions on Crown land |
PDF-fillable | Standard Letter |
| Change in Land Use or Terms Application |
Change in Land Use or Terms Application for a Permit, Lease, or License of Occupation |
Legal | |
| Development Time Frame Extension Application |
Application to request additional time to complete approved development. |
Legal | |
| Renewal of Lease or License of Occupation Application |
Application to renew tenure for an existing Lease or License of Occupation |
Legal | |
| Assignment of Permit, Lease, or License of Occupation Application |
Application to transfer rights to another party |
PDF-fillable | Standard Letter |
| Assignment for Collateral Purposes Application |
Application to assign a disposition as collateral for financing |
PDF-fillable | Standard Letter |
| Assignment for Collateral Purposes with Sale Agreement Application |
Application to assign a disposition for collateral purposes with an accompanying agreement |
PDF-fillable | Standard Letter |
| Wild Rice Development License Application |
Application to develop a wild rice operation under The Wild Rice Act (W140) |
Legal | |
| Assignment of Wild Rice License Application |
Application to assign a Wild Rice License to another party |
Legal | |
| Surrender of Wild Rice License Form |
Voluntary surrender of a Wild Rice License |
Legal | |
| Surrender of Permit or Lease |
Voluntary surrender of a Permit or Lease |
Legal | |
| Affidavit of Loss of Lease | Affidavit of Loss of Lease | Legal | |
| Email Consent Form | Email Consent Form (2024) | Standard Letter | |
| Site Plan Template | Site plan template for applications where it is not already included within the application |
Standard Letter | |
| Township Reference Diagram |
Township reference diagram illustrates how legal land descriptions are organized within the Dominion Land Survey System. It shows the layout of sections within a township and identifies the corresponding range and section used to identify parcels of land |
Standard Letter | |
| Application Additional Links |
Additional links for reference | Standard Letter |

Application Review Process Information Sheet