What is an Acceptable Survey (in Florida)

This article will address the minimum technical standars for a survey in a real estate transaction in the State of Florida.

  1. Minimum Technical Standards 1. Identify responsible surveyor and contains standard disclosures; 2. Identify type of survey performed; 3. Name, address, certificate #, license # of surveyor; 4. Statement: Not valid without signature and seal of surveyor (except electronic surveys) 5. Florida minimum Technical Standards defined in F.A.C. §61G17-6
  2. Age of Survey The standard rule is 90 days from the issue date. However, this can be waived; see Florida Statute §627.7842
  3. Pictoral Representation Does the survey provide a complete and accurate pictoral representation of the land?

 

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