Definition
Land surveying boundary marking is the operation by which two neighboring property owners have their shared boundary officially delimited by a land surveyor. Boundary markers (stakes, metal plates) are planted at agreed demarcation points.
Distinction between boundary marking and survey certificate: - **Survey certificate**: document produced by the land surveyor describing the current state of the lot in relation to titles and official documents — required at each transaction. - **Boundary marking**: contradictory delimitation process between neighbors — less common, done when there is dispute or uncertainty about actual boundaries.
Boundary marking procedure: 1. Both neighbors mandate (ideally) the same surveyor 2. The surveyor analyzes titles, cadastral documents, and measures on site 3. If agreement: friendly boundary marking report signed 4. If dispute: judicial boundary marking before the court
Cost: between $1,000 and $5,000 depending on complexity and length of lines to be delimited.