Corner Record & Monument Survey | SoCal Land Surveyors

What is Corner Record?

A Corner Record is a document a licensed surveyor files with the County when property corners are set, found, or re-established and a full Record of Survey is not otherwise required. It creates a public, professional record of the monument and how it was determined. We use it to restore corners disturbed by construction, grading, or time, so your boundary stays clear for fences, permits, and future work.

When you need this survey

A property corner was destroyed by construction, grading, or paving
Monuments are missing and you need the corner re-established
A fence, wall, or addition requires a documented corner
A city or county asked for a filed Corner Record
You want a public record of corners set on your parcel

What is included

Exact deliverables depend on your project's scope and what the city, lender, or agency requires. Typical items can include:

Research of the recorded record and prior surveys
Field search for existing monuments and boundary evidence
Re-established corners set with durable, tagged monuments
A Corner Record prepared and filed with the County Surveyor
Clear documentation of how each corner was determined

Common uses

Restoring corners lost to construction
Documenting newly set monuments
Supporting fence and wall placement
Permit and plan-check requirements
Creating a defensible boundary record

Who this helps

Homeowners
Contractors
Fence and wall installers
Developers
Attorneys

Areas served

We provide this service throughout Southern California. Explore coverage by county:

Popular Los Angeles County cities: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Glendale.

What to have ready before requesting a quote

A little information up front helps us scope the right survey and quote it accurately:

Property address
APN (Assessor Parcel Number) if available
The reason for the survey (permit, fence, ADU, purchase, dispute, design)
A title report, if you have one
Plans or permit / plan-check comments, if available
Any deadlines you are working toward
Access instructions (gates, codes, tenants, animals)

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Corner Record?

It is a document filed with the County that records monuments a surveyor has set, found, or re-established at property corners, along with the evidence used. It is required by California law in certain situations where a full Record of Survey is not.

When is a Corner Record required instead of a Record of Survey?

California's Land Surveyors Act sets the rules. In general, a Corner Record documents corner monumentation when no material boundary discrepancy or new subdivision is involved; a Record of Survey is filed for more significant boundary determinations. We determine the right filing for your situation.

My corner was paved over during construction. Can you restore it?

Yes. We research the record, locate surrounding evidence, re-establish the corner in its correct position, set a new tagged monument, and file the Corner Record.

How much does a Corner Record cost?

It depends on records research, field conditions, and how many corners are involved. Request a quote and we will scope your specific parcel.

Corner Records & Monument Restoration