Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 209 § 209.255 — Amendment of survey map or narrative by affidavit of correction; preparation,
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 209 ·
Oregon Code § 209.255·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Amendment of survey map or narrative by affidavit of correction; preparation,
certification and recording of affidavit.
(1) Any survey map or narrative filed and recorded
under the provisions of this chapter may be amended by an affidavit of
correction:
(a) To show any
courses or distances omitted from the map or narrative;
(b) To correct an
error in any courses or distances shown on the map or narrative;
(c) To correct an
error in the description of the real property shown on the map or narrative; or
(d) To correct
any other errors or omissions where the error or omission is ascertainable from
the data shown on the map or narrative as recorded.
(2) Nothing in
this section shall be construed to permit changes in courses or distances for
the purpose of redesigning parcel configurations.
(3) The affidavit
of correction shall be prepared by the registered professional land surveyor
who filed the map or narrative. In the event of the death, disability or
retirement from practice of the surveyor who filed the map or narrative, the
county surveyor may prepare the affidavit of correction. The affidavit shall
set forth in detail the corrections made. The seal and original signature of
the registered professional land surveyor making the affidavit shall be affixed
to the affidavit.
(4) The county
surveyor having jurisdiction of the map or narrative shall certify that the
affidavit of correction has been examined and that the changes shown on the map
or narrative are changes permitted under this section.
(5) The surveyor
who prepared the affidavit shall cause the affidavit to be recorded in the
office of the county recorder of the county where the survey or narrative is
recorded. The county clerk shall promptly return the recorded affidavit to the
county surveyor who shall note the correction and the recorders filing
information with permanent ink, upon the original survey or narrative filed in
accordance with ORS 209.250. The corrections and filing information shall be
marked in such a manner so as not to obliterate any portion of the survey or
narrative.
(6) In addition
to the fees established by ORS 205.320 for recording the affidavit in the
county deed records, the county clerk shall collect a fee set by the county
governing body. The county clerk shall collect the fee as set by the county
governing body to be paid to the county surveyor for services provided under
this section. [1983 c.309 §10; 1989 c.394 §15; 1993 c.219 §14; 1999 c.654 §23]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Amendment of survey map or narrative by affidavit of correction; preparation,
. AI-powered analysis coming soon.
Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 209.255
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
Frequently Asked Questions
This section of Oregon law addresses Amendment of survey map or narrative by affidavit of correction; preparation,
. Read the full statute text above for details.
This page reflects the current text as of our last update. Always verify with the official Oregon legislature website for the most current version.
The formal citation is Oregon Code § 209.255. Use this format in legal documents and court filings.
Browse related sections using the links below, or search all Oregon statutes on FlawFinder.