What does a land surveyor do in Lithuania?
A land surveyor (matininkas) is a qualified specialist who measures land plots and buildings and prepares the cadastral data file (kadastro duomenų byla) used to register them in the Real Property Register (Nekilnojamojo turto registras). The register is kept by the State Enterprise Centre of Registers (VĮ Registrų centras), and only a specialist holding a land surveyor's qualification certificate may carry out cadastral surveys. You will typically need one when you sell a plot in a city, build, divide a plot or inherit property.
If you are buying a plot that was surveyed only provisionally, its real boundaries and area may differ from the documents. A cadastral survey establishes them precisely.
Not sure which service you need? Start with the overview pages: geodetic surveys and cadastral surveys.
Other services (in Lithuanian)
Besides the main services, we also offer the following. These pages are available in Lithuanian only for now.
- Cadastral survey of roads, fences, yards and other structures
- Checking plot boundaries and restoring boundary markers
- Plan of agreed use of a co-owned plot
- Merging plots, amalgamation and detailed plans
- Rural development land management projects
- Setting out and as-built geodetic surveys
- Protection zones and sanitary protection zone (SAZ) registration
How much does it cost?
The most popular prices are below. All prices include VAT. We give an exact price once we have seen the property data in the Centre of Registers.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Land plot cadastral survey (up to 2 ha) | from €450 |
| Building cadastral survey (up to 250 m²) | €300 |
| Apartment cadastral survey (up to 200 m²) | €240 |
| Topographic survey | from €240/ha |
| House completion via an expert | from €600 |
| Checking plot boundaries (per point) | €18.15, minimum €120 |
Full price list: Prices.
Why choose Geomanai?
- Qualified specialists. Our specialists hold land surveyor, geodetic surveyor, land plot formation and rearrangement project and rural development land management project qualification certificates issued by the National Land Service (Nacionalinė žemės tarnyba, NŽT). Our director, Julius Giedraitis, is a land surveyor (No. 2M-M-1788) and a geodetic surveyor (No. 1GKV-807).
- Price up front. Before we start, we tell you the final price and deadline — no unexpected extras.
- We handle everything ourselves. Notifying neighbours, approvals and submission to the Centre of Registers.
- Modern equipment. GNSS receivers, total stations and drones for aerial mapping.
- Since 2013. UAB GEOMANAI was founded in Vilnius in 2013.
- "Strongest in Lithuania" certificate ("Stipriausi Lietuvoje") from Creditinfo Lietuva, 2021–2026.
- ★ 4.9 out of 5 based on more than 20 client reviews on Google. Read the reviews on Google Maps
Where do we work?
Cadastral surveys — mostly in Vilnius, Vilnius District and Vilnius County. Topographic surveys and protection zones — throughout Lithuania.
Do you need to be in Lithuania during the survey?
No. Your presence is not required, but the owner or a person authorised by the owner must give the surveyor access to the plot or premises. The plot owners sign the boundary demarcation statement (ribų paženklinimo–parodymo aktas) and the plan themselves — with a simple signature, which can also be done later. If someone acts on your behalf, they need a power of attorney (įgaliojimas).
How does an order work?
From your first call or message to a registered property, in four steps. You do not need to visit the Centre of Registers or chase your neighbours — we take care of that.
- Enquiry. Write or call us with the address or unique number (unikalus numeris) of the property and what you need.
- Price and deadline. We review the Centre of Registers data and tell you the exact price and deadline.
- On-site survey. A land surveyor visits with a GNSS receiver or a total station and measures the property.
- Documents. We prepare the plan and the cadastral file and submit them to the Centre of Registers.
Phone +370 603 45 805 (Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00) or email info@geomanai.lt. We aim to reply within 1–2 business days. All contact details: Contact.
Frequently asked questions
Do you speak English?
Yes. We speak English and Russian as well as Lithuanian. Call +370 603 45 805 (Monday–Friday 8:00–17:00) or email info@geomanai.lt.
How can I find out the boundaries of my plot?
The quickest way is the Regia map. However, the only authoritative source is your own document: a provisional plan or the plot plan from the cadastral survey file. On the ground, plot boundaries should be marked with boundary markers (riboženkliai); if they are missing, they can be restored (in Lithuanian).
Can I sell land without a cadastral survey?
Usually yes, if the plot is not in a city and not in the territory of a garden society (sodų bendrija).
When does a cadastral file need to be updated?
For a land plot — when the land types have changed: new structures were built or old ones demolished, a forest was planted, a pond was dug, etc. For a building — when its parameters have changed: the area or volume, or windows or doors were added or removed, for example after a major repair or reconstruction.
When does a land plot need a cadastral survey?
When the plot has never had a cadastral survey; when the survey was done in a coordinate system that is no longer valid (the current system is LKS-94); or when the survey is in the valid system but the land types have changed — new structures were built or old ones demolished, a forest was planted or a pond dug.
Is a cadastral survey mandatory?
Not in every case. But until a cadastral (colloquially "geodetic") survey is done: you will not know the exact boundaries and area of your plot; you will not get a building permit; inheritance procedures at a notary become more complicated and in most cases a survey will be needed; selling, gifting or transferring the property will most likely require a survey; and co-owners cannot divide jointly owned property.
How can I find a plot by its unique number?
You can check the property you own by logging in to the Self Service of the Centre of Registers (Registrų centro savitarna). We can help you find the plot on the ground and establish its exact boundaries.
How can I find out who owns a land plot?
If the plot borders a plot you own, you can see this by logging in to the Self Service of the Centre of Registers. Otherwise the data are not available because of personal data protection.
Can agricultural land be changed into a residential plot?
The land use purpose is changed by applying to the municipality where the plot is located. Which purposes are possible is set out in the municipality's general plan (bendrasis planas). We can give an initial consultation and help with the application (from €120). If a change is not possible and you are a farmer, a rural development land management project can be prepared on agricultural land to obtain permission to build.