Right-of-way Surveys in Jacksonville

What is a right of way survey?


A right of way survey is required when and if an agency or legal entity has a jurisdiction or an interest in a piece of property. In other words, if the government has Eminent Domain in order to build a road or other type of infrastructure, a right of way survey may be needed to determine what part of the property can and should be used for said infrastructure.

It shows the limits of the entity and the beginning of private ownership.

The right of way is owned by the entity – the State in this example – whereas an easement for instance is the right of the use of the property by other people.


The research done by the land surveying firm is incredibly important for the execution of a correct right of way survey. It us up to the land surveyor to make the determination of the deed right of way. Right of way surveys will not show above or below ground improvements, features and/or encroachments. If these things are needed, we recommend you get a topographic survey done.


Do you need a Right of Way Survey?


Our professional at Smith Surveying Group can review your land title documents to help determine if a right of way survey needs to be completed. Our land surveyors will ascertain the needed easements and help prepare legal documents that are required for negotiation with property owners.

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  • Does Right of Way mean ownership?

    A right of way is the area of the property that is an easement. An easement is the right of people to use a part of a property.

  • Can you block a right of way?

    You cannot legally and intentionally block a right of way. If your right of way to a property has been blocked you’ll want to go to court and apply for an injunction. Local law enforcement cannot immediately help you and they’ll likely tell you to do the same thing.

  • How long before a path becomes a right of way?

    About 20 years. The Highways Act of 1980 states that “is a particular route is enjoyed by the public for 20 years or more, the path is ‘to be deemed to have been dedicated as a highway.’”