Information for Surveyors
Q. I have a survey plat that I want to deposit with the county surveyor. Where do I record it, what; do I record and what is the cost?
A. If you are recording it in person, there is a receptacle available at the office of the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder; (970) 382-6280. Please include all certified sheets and payment in check. If sending by mail, send to County Surveyor, 1060 E. 2nd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301. Each sheet shall be a minimum of 18” by 24” and a maximum of 24” by 36”, shall be Mylar (no paper copies needed). Cost is $20.00 PER SHEET (not per set) and checks made payable to “La Plata County Clerk”.
Q. Is there any certain recording information to be placed on the deposit plat?
A. The preferred recording information is as follows:
LA PLATA COUNTY SURVEYOR’S DEPOSIT INFORMATION:
Deposited this______day of________, 20__, in the La Plata County Surveyor's Land Survey Plats at Reception Number____________.
Q. Where are the monument records for La Plata County located?
A. Please contact the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder's Office to view the monument records. (970)382-6281 or (970) 382-6283.
The monument records are also available online at the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors through the following link: https://doraimage.state.co.us
Q. Where are the deposit plats located? Are they available online?
A. The index and plats are available by contacting the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder's Office at: (970) 382-6281 or (970) 382-6283. The deposit plats are available online: https://papervision.laplata.co.us. Internet Explore version 6 or higher is necessary to use this service.
Most public recorded documents can be viewed online from any location with internet access at no charge.
Individuals or businesses who would like the ability to access and print public recorded documents online may purchase a subscription to do so. The subscription fee is $100 per month and provides priority access to the recorded documents database and rights to print unlimited copies.
Users such as title companies may continue to purchase bulk image rights for the daily recordings and indexes. For this service, users will reimburse the County Clerk for actual costs incurred in providing the data.
For additional information, or to set up an account, please contact the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s Office at (970) 382-6281 or (970) 382-6283.
Useful Links:
La Plata County Code : http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientID=13098&stateID=6&statename=Colorado
National Geodetic Survey: http://www.ngs.noaa.gov
Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado: http://www.plsc.net
National Society of Professional Surveyors: http://www.nspsmo.org
American Congress on Surveying and Mapping: http://www.acsm.net
