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1. Are tax maps as accurate as a survey by a licensed surveyor?

No. The town tax maps have been developed over many decades through deeds, surveys, and other information. While we strive to have accurate information, corrections are continually made where errors may exist. Tax maps are strictly for assessing purposes and should not be used for conveyance purposes.

2. Does the Town have a plot plan of my lot?

That depends. Sometimes a landowner will submit a survey they have had done privately to our office to correct any inconsistencies with the tax maps. Also, if your property is in a subdivision and was reviewed by the Planning Board, the Town should have a record of it. The York County Registry of Deeds also may have surveys that individual landowners may have recorded.