Building Plats
How to Order: Applicants must provide the lot and square number(s) for each location where a plat is needed.
Cost: The cost for a plat, up to three adjoining lots within the same square is $30. Each additional lot will cost $15. Additional fees may be required for irregular-shaped lots.
Turnaround time: approximate turnaround is a minimum of ten working days.
Subdivision Plats
How to Order: Applicants must provide the lot and square number(s) and a sketch of the provided layout of the lot(s) for the location where the subdivision is needed. If the subdivisions involves a tax, (i.e., 800 series numbers), then a deed will be required.
Cost: The cost for a subdivision plat is $196 for up to three lots. An additional ee may be required for subdivisions involving irregular-shaped lots.
Turnaround time: Approximate turnaround is four to six weeks.
Wall Examinations
The Office of the Surveyor does not conduct wall examinations. However, the office provides a list of authorized registered surveyors. Select from the following for additional information:
Cost: The registered surveyor determines the cost of a wall examination.
Additional Services
- Street and Alley Closings Form*
- Transfers of Jurisdictions
- Street and Alley Dedications
- Metes and Bounds Descriptions
- Deed Analysis
- Plats of Computation
- Recordation of Condominium Plats
Contact Information
Office of the Surveyor
941 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 2700
Washington, DC 20002
Hours of Operation:
- Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:15 pm
For questions regarding:
- Building Plats or Subdivision Plats:
(202) 442-4566 or (202) 442-4588
- Wall Examinations or Surveying:
(202) 442-4992
- General Information:
(202) 442-4660 or (202) 442-4699
