- How do I order plans from Crown Survey Records?
- What information is available from Crown Survey Records?
- Is there a charge for requesting survey record information?
- When should I contact the Office of the Surveyor General?
- How do I get a copy of my patent?
- How do I get a copy of my survey?
- How do I find out who owns a property?
Surveying on Private Land
- I have a property line conflict with my neighbour. What do I do and who do I contact?
- What do I do if I want to contest a survey or surveyor?
- Why would I need a survey?
About Crown Land
General Questions
How do I order plans from Crown Survey Records?
Complete the Survey Information Form (PDF, 104kb) and submit it by email or mail. When completing the form please provide:
- Accurate contact information in case we have a question about your request.
- As much detail as possible about the request (e.g. include geographic township, lot, concession, block number, mining claim, district/county, surveyor name, survey date, plan or parcel number, island name/number or patent number).
If you cannot complete the form, please email or phone in your request to surveyrecords@ontario.ca or 705-755-2100.
What information is available from Crown Survey Records?
Our automated index system lists a total of 48 different survey record types with more than 200,000 records dating back to the late 1700s.
Is there a charge for requesting survey record information?
The survey records are in the process of being transferred to digital format. There may be fees associated with certain requests. Please contact Crown Survey Records at surveyrecords@ontario.ca or 705-755-2200 for more information about a particular order.
When should I contact the Office of the Surveyor General?
- To obtain Crown Survey Records such as copies of original township plans or to receive professional Crown survey advice.
- If you are trying to find out historical information (original surveys and field notes) about specific townships, lots and concessions etc.
- If your land is adjacent to Crown Land and you have a specific question about the boundary.
- If you need to circulate the Ministry of Natural Resources as an adjoining owner for an Application for First Registration under the Land Titles Act or an Application for Boundary confirmation under the Boundaries Act.
- If you are researching the shore road allowance in front of your property.
- Crown Survey Records resides in the Crown Land Surveys Unit within the Office of the Surveyor General at the Ministry of Natural Resources and can be reached by email at surveyrecords@ontario.ca or phone 705-755-2100.
How do I get a copy of my patent?
Copies of the original patent records are maintained by the Crown Land Registry office of the Land and Water Services Section of the Ministry of Natural Resources. To find out how to request copies please visit the Crown Land Patent Records Internet page.
How do I get a copy of my survey?
Land Registry Offices provide registered documents regarding the sale history on private properties. There are 54 Land Registry Offices across Ontario. Each office stores documents (surveys and title information) specific to their area. To find the office in your area, visit Land Registry Office Locations.
How do I find out who owns a property?
Land Registry Offices provide registered documents regarding the sale history on private properties. There are 54 Land Registry Offices across Ontario. Each office stores documents (surveys and title information) specific to their area. To find the office in your area, visit Land Registry Office Locations.
Surveying on Private Land
I have a property line conflict with my neighbour. What do I do and who do I contact?
Please visit the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors for more information or to contact a local surveyor. The Crown Land Survey Unit deals only with Crown land matters.
What do I do if I want to contest a survey or surveyor?
Please visit the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors for more information about contesting a survey or surveyor.
Please visit the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors to find out more information about when you would need a survey.
About Crown Land
How do I find Crown land that is for sale?
See Buying Crown Land or contact your local MNR Office for more information about buying Crown land.
What about conducting business on Crown land?
For more information about conducting business on Crown land, visit Crown Land and Resources.
