Nevada § 270.010 - Procedure for correction of maps or plats

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 270.010 — Procedure for correction of maps or plats, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 270.010. Procedure for correction of maps or plats

Whenever: 1. The map or plat of any city or of any part thereof or addition thereto, filed or

recorded in accordance with the then existing law or filed and recorded in accordance

with this chapter is, by reason of error or mistake, or lack of sufficient description,

or by reason of the fact that the original map or plat is lost or destroyed, or by

reason of the fact that there have been filed or recorded two or more conflicting

maps or plats for such city or part thereof or addition thereto, is uncertain or ambiguous;

or 2. By reason of the mistaken, faulty, erroneous platting or description of or on any

such map or plat, or by reason of the destruction of section corners or other artificial

or natural monuments, there is any substantial uncertainty, ambiguity or confusion

as to the correct and accurate description or location of the lands, blocks or lots

therein described or the lines of the blocks, lots, streets, alleys, highways, parks,

school property, cemeteries or other pieces or parcels devoted to public use, such lost or destroyed map or plat may be restored or such faulty, erroneous or ambiguous

map or plat may be corrected, or the confusion, ambiguity or uncertainty arising by

reason of there being two or more conflicting maps or plats, or by reason of the destruction

of section corners or other artificial or natural monuments, may be cured as provided

in NRS 270.010 to 270.150 , inclusive.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 270.010

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 270.010 cover?

Section 270.010 ("Procedure for correction of maps or plats") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Nevada § 270.010?

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Is this the official text of Nevada law?

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How does Nevada § 270.010 apply to my situation?

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