Who is responsible for the surveys signed and sealed by a registered land surveyor?

The responsibility for surveys signed and sealed by a registered land surveyor lies with the registered land surveyor themselves. This is because the signing and sealing of a survey by a licensed professional signifies that the work has been completed in accordance with professional standards and ethics, reflecting the surveyor’s competency and accountability.

When a surveyor puts their seal on a document, they are essentially taking ownership of the information presented in that survey. This includes guaranteeing that the measurements, findings, and interpretations made during the survey are accurate and adhere to the regulations established for land surveying in Tennessee. The act of sealing the survey indicates that it was performed under their direct supervision and conforms to state laws and professional standards.

While agencies, firms, or partnerships can employ registered surveyors, the individual surveyor bears ultimate responsibility for the technical accuracy and legitimacy of the survey work. Therefore, if any issues arise from the survey, it is the registered land surveyor who is held accountable rather than the agency or firm they represent.