Géniarp, arpentage et génie civil
Legal surveying

Selling your property? Here's what you need.

Sale, permit, fence, subdivision: each situation calls for a different document. Here is the one you need.

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Documents signed and sealed by a land surveyor

Location certificate plan prepared by a land surveyor
Availability
Twelve months a year, anywhere in Quebec
Clients
Homeowners, notaries, developers, contractors, real estate

What exactly is a location certificate?

An official report describing the current state of your property: boundaries, building location, easements and encroachments.

  • It confirms your building complies with lot limits and municipal bylaws.
  • It reveals encroachments or easements before they block the transaction.
  • It remains valid as long as no changes are made to the property.
Required documents, steps and timelines →

What you receive

  1. 01Field survey of the lot limits, building and existing structures.
  2. 02Verification of easements and encroachments on file.
  3. 03Location certificate signed and sealed, PDF format.
  4. 04Accompanying plan sent to your notary on request.

Services offered

From the field survey to physical layout, we support you at every step.

Location certificates

The document required for a sale, refinancing or notarized transaction.

Interior and layout plans

Measurement certificates, rentable-area calculations and surveys compliant with the BOMA standard, for commercial, industrial and multi-unit buildings.

Cadastral operations and subdivision

Lot subdivision for developers and residential development projects.

Site plan and as-built certificate

Positioning your construction before work begins, then attesting its actual as-built location.

Topographic and property plans

Field surveys and certified data for your design professionals.
Who it's for

Homeowners, notaries, developers and general contractors

A service available year-round, including during the off-season for outdoor work.

Homeowners and buyers

Sale, refinancing or estate settlement: we prepare the location certificate required by your notary and lending institution.

Notaries and brokers

Complete files delivered within your transaction deadlines, with one dedicated contact.

Developers and general contractors

Subdivision, site plans, as-built certificates and certified data for your residential and commercial projects.
Process

How a request unfolds

The same path for every legal document, from the first call to the signed act.

  1. You describe the situation

    Sale, permit, fence or subdivision: we confirm the required document and its cost before starting.

  2. Records research

    Titles, cadastral plans and prior acts are analyzed before anyone goes on site.

  3. Field survey

    A crew measures the property and locates existing markers, in any season.

  4. Signed and sealed document

    The land surveyor issues and signs the act, delivered as a PDF to you and, on request, to your notary.

Your questions

Legal surveying: straight answers

How long does it take to get a location certificate?

It depends on the cadastral file, seasonal workload and the complexity of the occupation. Include your transaction date in your request: we confirm a delivery date in writing before mobilizing and prioritize files with a notary deadline.

Is a location certificate always required to sell?

The notary or lending institution requires it for the vast majority of transactions, unless an existing recent certificate still accurately reflects the state of the property. We check with you whether your current document is still valid.

Do you handle staking when there's a disagreement with a neighbour?

Yes. Property-limit staking locates and marks your property's official limits on the ground based on the title and cadastral file, which helps clarify the situation before installing a fence or hedge. See our staking page for details.

Do you also work with developers and on subdivisions?

Yes, we carry out cadastral operations and subdivision plans for residential and commercial development projects, including required easements.

Is legal surveying available year-round?

Yes, unlike outdoor surveys limited by season, legal surveying continues twelve months a year.

Client reviews

What our clients say

“We have been working with GéniArp for several years and greatly appreciate their professionalism. Their team is accessible, responsive and always open to feedback in order to provide quality deliverables. A reliable, committed surveying firm oriented toward its clients' needs. I recommend them without reservation.”
Julie PerronGoogle review, Regular client
“Exceptional service at Geniarp! I am impressed by the speed and simplicity of the process. Everything was handled efficiently, which allowed me to get exactly what I needed without hassle. A smooth, professional and pleasant experience. Thank you for your excellent work, I will not hesitate to do business with you again!”
Dominic PicardGoogle review, Homeowner

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Next steps

Property-limit stakingLocate your property's limits on the ground.Site plan and as-built certificateThe document required for a building permit.Location certificateRequired documents, steps and timelines in detail.
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