If a surveyor in Oklahoma prepares a new metes and bounds description that differs from the record description, what must appear on the survey plat?

In Oklahoma, when a surveyor prepares a new metes and bounds description that differs from the original recorded description, it is important for both descriptions to be included on the survey plat. This practice ensures clarity and transparency, allowing anyone reviewing the survey to understand how the new description relates to the previously recorded information.

Including both the original and the new description provides a complete picture and serves multiple purposes. It helps to identify any changes that have been made and permits interested parties, such as property owners, title companies, and legal entities, to verify the changes in context with established records. By presenting both descriptions, the surveyor also mitigates the risk of confusion or disputes regarding property boundaries.

In contrast, presenting only one of the descriptions might create uncertainty or fail to clarify how the new findings relate to previously agreed upon boundaries. Therefore, having both descriptions on the survey plat is essential for ensuring a comprehensive and understandable land survey document.