Nevada § 278.473 - Certificate of amendment to correct or amend recorded plat, survey or map if correction or amendment does not change location of survey monument, property line or boundary line: Request; preparation, contents and recordation
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 278.473 — Certificate of amendment to correct or amend recorded plat, survey or map if correction or amendment does not change location of survey monument, property line or boundary line: Request; preparation, contents and recordation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 278.473. Certificate of amendment to correct or amend recorded plat, survey or map if correction or amendment does not change location of survey monument, property line or boundary line: Request; preparation, contents and recordation
1. To correct an error or omission in or to amend any recorded subdivision plat, record
of survey, parcel map, map of division into large parcels or reversionary map, if
the correction or amendment does not change or purport to change the physical location
of any survey monument, property line or boundary line, a certificate of amendment
must be requested and recorded pursuant to this section. 2. A certificate of amendment may be requested by: (a) The county surveyor to make a correction or amendment which affects land located
within the boundaries of an unincorporated area or Carson City; (b) The city surveyor or a professional land surveyor appointed by the governing body
of the city to make a correction or amendment which affects land located within an
incorporated city; (c) The planning commission if authorized by local ordinance; or (d) A professional land surveyor registered pursuant to chapter 625 of NRS . 3. If a certificate of amendment is requested to correct or amend a record of survey,
the surveyor who: (a) Requests the certificate of amendment; or (b) Is responsible for an error or omission which is to be corrected, shall prepare and record the certificate of amendment within 90 days after the surveyor
receives notification of the request made pursuant to subsection 2. If the surveyor
is no longer professionally active, the county surveyor, city surveyor or a professional
land surveyor appointed by the governing body shall prepare and file the certificate. 4. The certificate of amendment must: (a) Be in the form of a letter addressed to the county surveyor, the city surveyor,
a professional land surveyor appointed by the governing body of the city or, if authorized
by local ordinance, the planning commission; (b) Specify the title, legal description and recording date of the document being
corrected or amended; (c) Concisely state the data being changed and the correction or amendment; (d) Be dated, signed and sealed by the surveyor preparing the certificate; and (e) Contain the following statement, dated and signed by the county surveyor, city
surveyor or a professional land surveyor appointed by the governing body: I hereby certify that I have examined the certificate of amendment and that the changes
to the original document specified therein are provided for in applicable sections
of NRS 278.010 to 278.630 , inclusive, 625.340 to 625.380 , inclusive, and local ordinances adopted pursuant thereto, and I am satisfied that
this certificate of amendment so amends or corrects the document as to make it technically
correct. 5. Upon the recording of a certificate of amendment, the county recorder shall cause
a proper notation to be entered upon all recorded sheets of the original document
being amended, if the county recorder does not maintain a cumulative index for such
maps and amendments. If such an index is maintained, the county recorder shall direct an appropriate entry
for the amendment.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 278.473
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 278.473 cover?
Section 278.473 ("Certificate of amendment to correct or amend recorded plat, survey or map if correction or amendment does not change location of survey monument, property line or boundary line: Request; preparation, contents and recordation") 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 § 278.473?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 278.473" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 278.473 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Nevada.