Parcel Boundary Demarcation
● Parcel Boundary Demarcation is a system in which, based on requests from registered landowners, Registrars for Parcel Boundary Demarcation specify the location of land boundaries on-site based on the opinion of external experts called Parcel Boundary Examiners.
● Registrars for Parcel Boundary Demarcation does not make decide new boundaries, but rather clarify original boundaries set at the time of registration after conducting a range of investigations, including field research and surveys.
● When issues surrounding the parcel boundary of land occur, this system makes it possible to resolve such disputes through clarifying the parcel boundaries without having to file a lawsuit.
[Point]
・Parcel Boundary Demarcation is not intended to provide a final determination of parcel ownership or the boundaries of any parcel.
・Any party objecting to the result of the parcel boundary demarcation may file an action to seek determination of a parcel boundary through civil proceedings.
● Registrars for Parcel Boundary Demarcation does not make decide new boundaries, but rather clarify original boundaries set at the time of registration after conducting a range of investigations, including field research and surveys.
● When issues surrounding the parcel boundary of land occur, this system makes it possible to resolve such disputes through clarifying the parcel boundaries without having to file a lawsuit.
[Point]
・Parcel Boundary Demarcation is not intended to provide a final determination of parcel ownership or the boundaries of any parcel.
・Any party objecting to the result of the parcel boundary demarcation may file an action to seek determination of a parcel boundary through civil proceedings.
Parcel Boundary Demarcation Q&A
Q1 What is a parcel boundary?
A1 A parcel boundary is the defined line that divides a land area when the land is registered and cannot be changed through an agreement of the owners.
On the other hand, land boundaries are generally used in the same sense as parcel boundaries, and sometimes used to mean the line marking the scope of ownership. In that case, the two concepts are different.
Parcel boundaries often match the scope of ownership, but not in all cases.
Q2 What is Parcel Boundary Demarcation?
A2 The system specifies the actual position of the property line (parcel boundary) that defines the scope of the registered land. It does not make decide new boundary, but clarifies original parcel boundaries through the research and expertise of registrars.
Q3 How are parcel boundaries demarcated?
A3 Experts called Parcel Boundary Examiners, together with Legal Affairs Bureau staff who provide assistance, will submit their opinions concerning parcel boundaries after conducting field research and surveys of the land to registrars, who will specify the parcel boundaries based on these opinions.
Q4 What is the purpose of Parcel Boundary Demarcation?
A4 By utilizing Parcel Boundary Demarcation, problems can be resolved more quickly than at trial, and the cost burden can be reduced.
Q5 Who may file an application for parcel boundary demarcation? Also, where can they file an application?
A5 Those who are registered as the owner of the land or their heirs can file an application for parcel boundary demarcation with registrars for parcel boundary demarcation at the Legal Affairs Bureau or District Legal Affairs Bureau that has jurisdiction over the location of the land.
Q6 What documents and materials are necessary when filing an application for parcel boundary demarcation?
A6 It is necessary to list the necessary items on the application form and submit it with attached documents.
In addition, in order to expedite the procedure, it would be helpful to submit as much material as possible.
* Here is the Parcel Boundary Demarcation Application Form
Parcel Boundary Demarcation Application Form (Ichitaro 12 Version)
Parcel Boundary Demarcation Application Form (Word 2003 Version)
Parcel Boundary Demarcation Application Form (PDF Version)
Q7 How much are the necessary fees for parcel boundary demarcation?
A7 The application fee is determined by the price of the land. For example, if the total price of the applicant’s land and the neighboring land is 40 million yen, the application fee will be 8,000 yen.
Q8 Are there any other expenses besides the fee?
A8 A survey may become necessary. In that case, the applicant must bear the survey costs.
Q9 I received a notification from the Legal Affairs Bureau stating that an application for parcel demarcation has been filed. What should I do?
A9 This notification lets you know that a neighbor has applied for parcel boundary demarcation.
If necessary, the Legal Affairs Bureau will contact you, so we ask for your cooperation in advance.
Q10 Where is the consultation counter for an application for parcel boundary demarcation ?
A10 Please contact your nearest Legal Affairs Bureau or District Legal Affairs Bureau.
A1 A parcel boundary is the defined line that divides a land area when the land is registered and cannot be changed through an agreement of the owners.
On the other hand, land boundaries are generally used in the same sense as parcel boundaries, and sometimes used to mean the line marking the scope of ownership. In that case, the two concepts are different.
Parcel boundaries often match the scope of ownership, but not in all cases.
Q2 What is Parcel Boundary Demarcation?
A2 The system specifies the actual position of the property line (parcel boundary) that defines the scope of the registered land. It does not make decide new boundary, but clarifies original parcel boundaries through the research and expertise of registrars.
Q3 How are parcel boundaries demarcated?
A3 Experts called Parcel Boundary Examiners, together with Legal Affairs Bureau staff who provide assistance, will submit their opinions concerning parcel boundaries after conducting field research and surveys of the land to registrars, who will specify the parcel boundaries based on these opinions.
Q4 What is the purpose of Parcel Boundary Demarcation?
A4 By utilizing Parcel Boundary Demarcation, problems can be resolved more quickly than at trial, and the cost burden can be reduced.
Q5 Who may file an application for parcel boundary demarcation? Also, where can they file an application?
A5 Those who are registered as the owner of the land or their heirs can file an application for parcel boundary demarcation with registrars for parcel boundary demarcation at the Legal Affairs Bureau or District Legal Affairs Bureau that has jurisdiction over the location of the land.
Q6 What documents and materials are necessary when filing an application for parcel boundary demarcation?
A6 It is necessary to list the necessary items on the application form and submit it with attached documents.
In addition, in order to expedite the procedure, it would be helpful to submit as much material as possible.
* Here is the Parcel Boundary Demarcation Application Form
Parcel Boundary Demarcation Application Form (Ichitaro 12 Version)
Parcel Boundary Demarcation Application Form (Word 2003 Version)
Parcel Boundary Demarcation Application Form (PDF Version)
Q7 How much are the necessary fees for parcel boundary demarcation?
A7 The application fee is determined by the price of the land. For example, if the total price of the applicant’s land and the neighboring land is 40 million yen, the application fee will be 8,000 yen.
Q8 Are there any other expenses besides the fee?
A8 A survey may become necessary. In that case, the applicant must bear the survey costs.
Q9 I received a notification from the Legal Affairs Bureau stating that an application for parcel demarcation has been filed. What should I do?
A9 This notification lets you know that a neighbor has applied for parcel boundary demarcation.
If necessary, the Legal Affairs Bureau will contact you, so we ask for your cooperation in advance.
Q10 Where is the consultation counter for an application for parcel boundary demarcation ?
A10 Please contact your nearest Legal Affairs Bureau or District Legal Affairs Bureau.
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