How to Find a Land Surveyor Using the MSLS Directory

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The Maine Society of Land Surveyors (MSLS) provides a public services directory on msls.org that connects you with licensed professional land surveyor members. Use the "Find a Surveyor" / "Search Our Directory" feature when you need a licensed professional for property transactions, boundary work, or permit preparation in Maine.

What the MSLS Directory Is

MSLS describes itself as a public resource for the land surveying profession in Maine. Its stated goals include educating, advocating, and serving as a resource for the profession, and it offers the public "a services directory to connect with our licensed professional members."

The directory is hosted on msls.org and is separate from the members-only area of the site (which requires a username and password). The public directory is the part intended for people seeking a surveyor.

When You Might Need a Surveyor

According to MSLS, a survey is recommended when you are:

  • Buying a new property
  • Dividing your existing property
  • Making improvements on your property
  • Adjusting a boundary line
  • Determining the location of your boundary lines
  • Solving boundary disputes with a neighbor
  • Preparing a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) for flood-prone properties
  • Preparing a site plan for a planning board permit

If your situation matches one of these, the directory is a reasonable starting point for finding a licensed professional.

How to Use the Directory

  1. Go to msls.org.
  2. Locate the "Find a Surveyor" section or the "Search Our Directory" link on the site.
  3. Search the directory to find licensed professional members.
  4. Contact a surveyor directly to discuss your project.

The site presents the directory as the way for the public to connect with licensed professional members, so the search results are drawn from that membership.

What to Expect and What to Confirm

  • The directory connects you with licensed professional members of MSLS, based on the site's description.
  • The site does not publish pricing, response times, or availability for individual surveyors, so confirm fees, timelines, and scope directly with the surveyor you contact.
  • The members-only resources area is restricted and requires login; it is not part of the public directory.

Other Ways MSLS Supports the Public

Beyond the directory, MSLS states that it monitors legislation, advocates for rules affecting professional practice in Maine, works to protect public interests, and is represented by liaisons with other professional organizations and government entities. It also attends all Board of Licensure for Professional Land Surveyors meetings. These activities are background on the organization rather than steps in finding a surveyor, but they explain why the directory is limited to licensed members.