Legal description
A precise legal description using bearings, distances, or lot-block references is required so the resurvey maps exactly to recorded records and deed language.
A clear, complete resurvey form reduces boundary disputes, speeds title review, and supports permit or recordation steps. It creates an audit trail linking new measurements to prior surveys and identifies any encroachments or easement changes relevant to owners, title companies, and local authorities.
Each party uses the resurvey for different downstream steps: recordation with county offices, permit attachments, title curative filings, or legal dispute resolution.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Document upload | Require PDF plat and supporting images |
| Signature order | Surveyor → Client → Title reviewer |
| Authentication | Email link or SMS code for each signer |
| Audit log | Enable timestamp and IP capture |
Confirm the platform meets any industry compliance needs (for example HIPAA for health-related easement records) and that exported signed PDFs include a tamper-evident certificate for long-term evidence.
A precise legal description using bearings, distances, or lot-block references is required so the resurvey maps exactly to recorded records and deed language.
A side-by-side summary that shows differences between the prior survey and the resurvey, including changed bearings, distances, or found/missing monuments, helps reviewers quickly assess material changes.
Documented control points with coordinates and datum (e.g., NAD83) so other surveyors can reproduce or verify the measurements in the future.
A scaled, labeled plat with north arrow, scale bar, adjacent parcel references, and clearly marked encroachments or easements suitable for recording.
License number, signature, printed name, seal, and a certification statement required by the state surveying board to validate the survey.
Supporting materials such as field notes, photographs, deed copies, chain of title excerpts, or utility maps that substantiate conclusions in the resurvey.
1–5 business days for typical residential parcels
3–10 business days after fieldwork
Allow 3–7 business days for comments
County recording varies; allow 3–30 business days
Plan 2–6 weeks end-to-end for routine projects
Client submits parcel and prior survey references
Crew schedules site visit and control setup
Surveyor prepares plat and client reviews
File final plat and attachments with county recorder
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Trial available | Trial available | Trial available | Trial available |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |