Certificate of location

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If you are planning a new building, an extension or even the installation of a swimming pool, a certificate of location is required to ensure compliance with planning regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Certificate of Location?

A Certificate of Location is a legal document prepared and signed by a land surveyor that describes the situation and conditions of a property in relation to the title deeds, the land register and the laws and regulations that may affect it.

The Certificate of Location generally consists of the following information:

  • The report:
    • A description of the property (ex. dimensions, area, lot number).
    • Servitudes (ex. rights of way, drainage, view, etc.).
    • Various types of constraints (ex. zoning, flooding, etc.).

    • Encroachments (ex. structures that extend beyond lot lines).

    • Compliance with municipal and government regulations.

    • Occupancy markers (ex. fences, hedges, buildings).

  • The plan:
    • A graphic representation of the land and buildings.

    • Location of relevant structures and features.

    • Property boundaries.

    • Servitudes and encroachments, if applicable.

The Ordre des Arpenteurs-Géomètres du Québec (OAGQ) provides an example of a Certificate of Location on its website at the link below (available in French only):

https://oagq.qc.ca/services/certificat-de-localisation/

Information

Urban Planning and Engineering Department

Tel: 514 684-1033

Email : aui_upe@ddo.qc.ca

 

L’Ordre des Arpenteurs-Géomètres du Québec (OAGQ)

Website :  https://oagq.qc.ca/

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