If you are buying land for the first time in Lagos and you hire a land surveyor in Lagos to survey the land for you and prepare a survey plan, it is important to note that the job of the land surveyor is not complete even after he has delivered the survey plan to you.

The land surveyor is supposed to register the survey in the state cadastre by submitting a copy of the survey plan (Record or Red Copy) to the Office of the Surveyor General of Lagos State. The state cadastre is a record of land ownership in the state. Until the record copy is submitted, you cannot obtain any title for that land.

There are two ways to verify if the record copy of your survey plan has been submitted:

1 Ask the land surveyor to show you the Evidence of Submission.

2 Go to the Records Office at the Office of the Surveyor General of Lagos at Alausa, Ikeja and do a Verification of Submission of Record Copy Plan. This service cost N2000 (Two thousand naira only) and the process takes a few days.
It would have been easier and more convenient if there was a Survey Plan Online Checker but for now there is none.

How can I help you sir?

drewe20:
How can I help you sir?

Are survey plans not supposed to be a standard fee? Per plot? I'm getting conflicting figures. At this point I have to ask if the state bureau of lands has surveyors working for them.

jidobaba:

Are survey plans not supposed to be a standard fee? Per plot? I'm getting conflicting figures. At this point I have to ask if the state bureau of lands has surveyors working for them.

Are survey plans not supposed to be a standard fee? Per plot?
It depends on the location of the land. Where is your land?
I'm getting conflicting figures
How conflicting are the figures you are getting?
At this point I have to ask if the state bureau of lands has surveyors working for them
Yes they do. But they carry out survey of government lands only e.g excisions, government estates, revocations etc. They DON'T carry out survey for individuals/corporate bodies.

PS. If you are looking for the cheapest price, you may be swindled. Surveyors have standard fees for different areas.

Okay

Nice one

In Nigeria?

Where can I get list of accusations land in Ikorodu

Land matters are very cumbersome
we need an overhaul of land issues in Nigeria

Information at it peak.

Thanks Op

ogundokun:
Where can I get list of accusations land in Ikorodu

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Good write up

But also inform them that not everyone that carries pole is a registered Surveyor and they should ensure that they are dealing with the right person.

There are hundreds of thousands of fake survey plan in Lagos alone. only recently were a duo arrested in Lagos for using seal of a deceased Surveyor to sign and of course with fake signature and cheap price, very cheap.

only those surveys done by them were nothing but a designed paper.

Good article and God bless you

Clean2016:
Good write up

But also inform them that not everyone that carries pole is a registered Surveyor and they should ensure that they are dealing with the right person.

There are hundreds of thousands of fake survey plan in Lagos alone. only recently were a duo arrested in Lagos for using seal of a deceased Surveyor to sign and of course with fake signature and cheap price, very cheap.

only those surveys done by them were nothing but a designed paper.

Good article and God bless you

You are right

Nice information.

OK.

For land matters it's always best to consult a lawyer. The other day, the Lagos Lagoon was sold to someone. Any property transaction always best to consult a lawyer. It might be more expensive but it saves you your capital in the long run . I can be reached on 07037836881

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Most times the Surveyor gives advice on this issue but the client feels survey can be done for any less amount. Lodged surveys have fixed varying cost according to locations and zones in Lagos state with the cheapest coming as high as 350k(came into effect as at April 1st 2017).

nice info from OP, but most government agencies and subordinates are dubious turning the offices for every bit of actions or work for personal gain most of the time.

For services to be rendered at a standard fees.

I believe the client needs to have an exact time Services have to be delivered also. Quote from ur writeup. Be exact or give us a range, dont give us a few days to confirm red copy , as i belive you have vast experience

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drewe20:
If you are buying land for the first time in Lagos and you hire a land surveyor in Lagos to survey the land for you and prepare a survey plan, it is important to note that the job of the land surveyor is not complete even after he has delivered the survey plan to you.

The land surveyor is supposed to register the survey in the state cadastre by submitting a copy of the survey plan (Record or Red Copy) to the Office of the Surveyor General of Lagos State. The state cadastre is a record of land ownership in the state. Until the record copy is submitted, you cannot obtain any title for that land.

There are two ways to verify if the record copy of your survey plan has been submitted:

1 Ask the land surveyor to show you the Evidence of Submission.

2 Go to the Records Office at the Office of the Surveyor General of Lagos at Alausa, Ikeja and do a Verification of Submission of Record Copy Plan. This service cost N2000 (Two thousand naira only) and the process takes a few days.
It would have been easier and more convenient if there was a Survey Plan Online Checker but for now there is none.

Once you apply for C of O, he must do those things
.