Check your property deed, title report, or closing documents for an existing survey
Contact the title company, lender, or real estate attorney involved in your purchase
Search county records or the local land records office for filed surveys or plats
Hire a licensed land surveyor in your area
Provide the surveyor with your property address, deed, and any available legal description
Ask for the type of survey you need, such as boundary, mortgage, or topographic survey
Confirm the surveyor is licensed in your state or province
Request a written quote, timeline, and deliverables before work begins
Make sure property corners and access areas are visible for the surveyor
Review the completed survey and keep copies with your property records