A Land Survey Plan (also called a deed plan or cadastral plan) is a specialised map of a parcel of land that determines and delineates boundary locations, building positions, and physical features. Survey plans are prepared by licensed land surveyors registered with the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) and are issued or approved through the Survey of Kenya (SoK), which is the government body responsible for national land mapping under the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning. Survey plans are essential for land subdivision, registration, and transfer of title.
Land Survey Plan Fee Summary Table
| Service | Fee Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online map / location plan (eCitizen) | KES 500–1,000 | Available via eCitizen → Ministry of Lands; provides general location plan without precise boundary detail |
| Physical survey by licensed surveyor | KES 20,000–80,000+ | Varies by plot size, location, complexity, and whether GPS mapping is required |
| Survey of Kenya document issuance | As prescribed in Survey Regulations (Fifth Schedule) | Fees charged by Survey Department for documents or services rendered — updated by L.N. 29/2024 and L.N. 71/2024 |
| Rush/urgent survey premium | 20–50% above standard rate | Where urgent processing is required |
The Survey Regulations (originally published 1994, amended 2024 under Legal Notices 29/2024 and 71/2024) set the fees charged by the Survey of Kenya for departmental services. Private licensed surveyor fees are set by the ISK Scale of Fees and are subject to client negotiation.
Key Requirements
For government-approved survey plans, the owner must engage a licensed surveyor (ISK-registered), provide the title deed reference number, pay applicable SoK document fees, and await approval of the survey plan by the Director of Surveys. All survey plans must be submitted to and approved by the Survey of Kenya before being used for registration or title issuance purposes.
