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The purpose of the Missouri Society of Professional
Surveyors (MSPS) is to represent the interests of and be a primary spokesman for
the surveying profession in Missouri; to elevate the standards of the surveying
profession in Missouri, thereby benefitting the general public; to insure that
the general public and offices of records receive superior land surveying that
bring about an upgrading of land records; to sponsor legislation and educational
programs beneficial to the public and land surveyors; and to improve the
professional recognition of the surveying profession by the public and by other
related professions.
Why Choose a Professional Land Surveyor?
A Professional Land Surveyor renders a highly
technical service in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes and
court decisions set forth by local, county, state and federal authorities.
Because of the special skills and complexities involved in
surveying land, Missouri statutes limit the practice to only those surveyors
duly licensed by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers,
Professional Land Surveyors and Landscape Architects.
In order to protect the public from inferior land
surveying, the "Missouri Minimum Standards for Property Boundary Surveys" have
been established. These standards describe recommended procedures for a survey
and the minimum information to be provided to the client.
- Consider the qualifications of a number of Professional
Land Surveyors that appear to be capable of meeting the requirements of the
proposed survey.
- Select from these surveyors two or three that you believe
to be best qualified. Interview them separately, explaining fully the proposed
service and carefully examine the qualifications of the surveyor, without
discussion of cost.
- List the surveyors in order of desirability, taking into
account reputation, experience, availability of personnel, timeliness and any
other pertinent factors.
- Choose one deemed most desirable and then agree on a
mutually satisfactory fee.
- In the event an agreement cannot be reached on the fee,
dismiss the firm and negotiate with the next one on the list, and so on, until a
surveyor is selected.
For additional facts or standards regarding land surveying or Professional Land
Surveyors contact:
- State Land Surveyor at 573-368-2300
- Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers,
Professional Land Surveyors and Landscape Architects at 573-751-0047
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