Common Questions Related to Surveys:

Where Can I Find A Survey Of My Property?

Not all properties have a survey.  If a property is in a subdivision, the Register of Deeds has a copy of that Subdivision.  If you are looking to see if a survey was prepared at some point on a particular property, follow these steps:

1. Go to the County PLSS (Public Land Survey System) GIS Map by clicking HERE.
2. Zoom the map to the location of the property and click on the property.
3. Select the tab “View Plat of Survey Documents”. Click through the list to see if the property is among the Plat of Surveys within the list.

Please contact Development & Land Services Staff with further questions.

When Should I Have My Property Surveyed? When Is A Survey Required?

When you acquire property some decide to survey their property to locate property boundaries and to monument your property corners. Having an accurate survey of your property will give you a clear understanding of where your property boundaries are.

If a neighbor disputes where the lot line is between your properties, an accurate survey can be a useful document showing where property boundaries are located.

If you are building a fence along any of your property lines, knowing where you property line and property corners are can aid in proper placing of the fence.  The fence needs to be installed accurately inside your property.  Property boundary disputes can occur when fences are built without a proper understanding of where property lines are located, and a fence gets built on the neighbors’ side of the line.