Services | Records of Survey
A Record of Survey is a map that shows the results of a field survey and function
as evidence of boundaries and monumentation. In many instances records of survey
are required by Idaho Statutes (Title 55, Chapter 19 – recording of surveys). There
are several phases to completing a record of survey:
SCOPE
Designate the property to be surveyed and the purpose of the survey
Determine the deliverable products:
– Map – Legal Descriptions – Exhibit, ect…
RESEARCH
Examine the client’s deed and property description
Check the county records for adjoining deeds, descriptions and records of survey
Research other sources of information some examples include:
GLO plats & notes, Railroad and Highway plans.
FIELD SURVEY
Locate existing monumentation and other relevant features important to completing the survey
OFFICE COMPUTATIONS AND DRAFTING
Analyze field measurements and compare to deeded calls and information
Prepare plat or map
Prepare legal descriptions reports
FINAL FIELD SURVEY
Locate corners and lines for client
Set permanent markers as required
(Note: many times this step can be completed during the initial field survey depending on the complexity of the survey)
RECORDING THE SURVEY
File the final survey at the county in which the survey was completed
File corner perpetuation & filing (CP&F) records with county if needed
REPORTS
Provide client with certified copy of the record of survey, CP&F’s, property descriptions and other information as agreed
COST
Initially everyone wants to know how much a survey will cost. Costs are determined by a number of factors such as:
The type of survey being performed
The amount of research required
Size and shape of the property
Location to property in relation to existing survey control
Natural constraints: terrain, vegetation, and accessibility, ect.
Filling requirements