Event Details

2027 NCSS PLAT CONTEST CATEGORIES & RULES

CATEGORIES (Submit only one plat per category)

• BOUNDARY: A plat of an actual parcel of land that shows the results of a boundary survey. It is recommended that this plat show only the boundary survey, and no other information, such as topo or as-built.
• TOPOGRAPHIC: A plat prepared to show existing topographic features of a parcel of land.
• SUBDIVISION: A plat prepared suitable for recording, which shows the subdivision of a parcel of land.
• AS-BUILT COMMERCIAL: A plat prepared to show the finished features of a parcel of land for commercial uses.
• AS-BUILT RESIDENTIAL: A plat prepared to show the finished features of a parcel of land for residential purposes.
• NONCONFORMING:  A plat which is unusual or unique. This category is judged based on its uniqueness & method of presenting information.
• SUBDIVISION DESIGN PLAN: A plat prepared for the construction design of subdivisions.
• ALTA SURVEY MAPS: Any plat prepared to ALTA standards.
• GIS: Any plat prepared using a Geographic Information System.
• HISTORICAL: A plat prepared at least 50 years prior to the Plat Contest deadline. It should be outstanding in its qualities or unique in its method of presenting information. The purpose is to reflect on maps with modern methods of drafting. Please include a letter of explanation if available.

*Please note that there is no entry fee for historical plats, which are not judged. Therefore, they do not receive awards or monetary rewards.

RULES

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE:

• Received in the NCSS Office on or before January 22, 2027.
• Drawn between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026 (except for Historical plats).
• Sponsored by NCSS member.
• Submitted with approval of certifying PLS (except for Historical Plats).
• One page only.
• The original size; no reductions or enlargements.
• In compliance with G.S.47-30 (signed and dated, suitable for recording), where applicable.
• Labeled with the category in the upper right-hand margin on the face of each plat and its copy.
• Completed with a signed entry form attached to the back of each plat and its copy.
• One plat per category per entrant. Individual plats may be entered in more than one category.

SEND TO: NEW Address! NCSS 112 E Persimmon St., Unit 1055, Youngsville, NC 27596, and enclose the following for each plat entered:

$25.00 for each plat entry (except for Historical Plats).