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Apply for a boundary survey

Official determination and marking of property boundaries by the land surveying office or a publicly appointed land surveyor.

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Damit wir Apply for a boundary survey mit dem zuständigen Vermessungsamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

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Processing: approx. 2 monthsSuccess rate: 95.0 %
Last reviewed: August 03, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Personalausweis oder Reisepass

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    In person or by post at the office

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos bis 150 € je nach Leistung

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Hire a surveying firm

    Land Surveying Office or a publicly appointed land surveyor (ÖbVI).

  2. 2

    On-site meeting with neighbors

    Boundary demarcation takes place in the presence of the adjacent property owners.

  3. 3

    Boundary Survey and Cadastral Update

    The result will be entered into the real estate cadastre.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Property owners, e.g., in cases of boundary disputes, new construction along the property line, or property division.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months

Success rate

approx. 95.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Neighbors were not informed about the survey appointment
  • Old boundary markers removed prior to surveying

Common reasons for rejection

  • Unvollständige oder fehlende Unterlagen
  • Antrag nicht rechtzeitig oder bei falschem Amt gestellt

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

Questions & Answers

Who pays for the boundary survey?

Generally, the applicant; if there is a shared interest, the costs may be split between the neighbors.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
BMWSB
Data quality
100 %

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