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Plat of Survey Frequently Asked Questions

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A plat of survey is required for all permits for installation of, replacement of, and additions to fences, decks, pools, patios (with or without a roof), driveways, driveway aprons, sidewalks, garages, pergolas and similar structures, and additions. This includes the replacement of flatwork (driveways, aprons, sidewalks) with the same dimensions and location.

Example Plat of Survey


If you’re having troubles locating your Plat of Survey, refer to these options:

  1. Closing Papers from Purchase of Home

  2. Mortgage Company may have a copy

  3. FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Request with the City of Joliet

  4. Try to call these Local Surveying Companies for possibility of a copy: 

     Geotech Inc. -

     815-730-1010

     Rogina Engineering -

     815-729-0777

     Ruettiger & Tonelli - 

     815-744-6600

     Community Surveying -

     815-722-9005

     Claassen, White & Associates PC -

     815-744-3720

     Midwest Technical Consultants -

     630-505-0101

     Community Surveying -

     815-722-9005 

     C3 Corporation -

     815-725-4500

     Salas Land Surveying -

     815-521-6354

     JNT Land Surveying Services, Inc. -

     708-645-1134

If none of these options are successful in obtaining the Plat of Survey per address of the proposed project, you’ll have to hire a Land Surveyor to resurvey. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the City of Joliet Building Department at 815-724-4070.

Note: The City of Joliet is not responsible for keeping plats of survey on file. 

Building & Inspectional Services Division
Don Pallissard, Building Services Director
150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432
First Floor, South Wing

Phone: (815) 724-4070
Fax: (815) 724-4080