A plat showing the results of each survey shall be prepared and distributed as follows:

1. (1) Preparation of plats. A scale drawing of the property with the following information shall be part of every plat:

   1. (A)

      1. (i) Boundaries with distances (horizontal ground) and directions (bearing or azimuths).

      2. (ii) When circular curves are platted the following four (4) curve elements shall be shown:

         1. (a) (a) Radius;
         2. (b) (b) Arc length;
      3. (c) (c) Chord bearing; and
      4. (d) (d) Chord distance;

   2. (B) Ties to corners, monuments, corner accessories, and other relevant reference information, which control the:

      1. (i) Location of a boundary or corner;
      2. (ii) Surveyor’s basis for acceptance thereof; and
      3. (iii) Originating source of any found monument or accessory if known;
   3. (C) Record title lines including record deed distance and direction calls and/or document (book and page) references;
   4. (D) Reasonably observed encroachments and possession lines;

   5. (E)

      1. (i) Type and dimension description of monuments found and monuments set during the course of the survey.
      2. (ii) Pertinent inscriptions should also be included;
   6. (F) Point of commencement (if separate from the point of beginning) and point of beginning for metes and bounds surveys;
   7. (G) Client's name;
   8. (H) Business address of surveyor;

   9. (I)

      1. (i) North arrow with basis of direction.

      2. (ii)

         1. (a) (a) The directional reference system shall be clearly described on the plat.
         2. (b) (b) When the direction is based on a deed or survey plat record bearing or azimuth, include document references (book and page or other instrument number) and specify which boundary line controls the basis of direction.
      3. (c) (c) When the basis of direction is derived from the Arkansas Plane Coordinate System, identify the year of the system adjustment and the grid zone;
   10. (J) Bar scale;

   11. (K)

       1. (i) Legend.
       2. (ii) A legend may not be required when all symbols, lines, and other graphics are described individually;
   12. (L) Tract description;

   13. (M)

       1. (i) Surveyor's seal with dated signature and the Certificate of Authorization seal when required, Arkansas Code § 17-48-207 et seq.;
       2. (ii) Any additional sheets shall include required seal with dated signature;
   14. (N) Date of survey;

   15. (O)

       1. (i) Arkansas Code § 17-48-107 et seq. requires that every survey of a parcel of real property made after March 30, 1981, shall include a statement of the number of acres or parts of acres included in the parcel surveyed.
       2. (ii) If the parcel surveyed includes lands situated in more than one (1) quarter-quarter section, the approximate number of acres of the parcel lying in each quarter-quarter section shall be shown separately; and
   16. (P) The appropriate index code shall be placed on each plat per the State Surveyor’s current “Survey Plat Coding Instructions”; and

2. (2) Distribution of plats.

   1. (A) A survey shall be deemed to be complete when the:

      1. (i) Survey plat has been:

         1. (a) (a) Dated;
         2. (b) (b) Sealed; and
      2. (c) (c) Signed; and
      3. (ii) Surveyor has been paid.

   2. (B)

      1. (i) A revised plat or re-plat is a plat that corrects or changes information shown on a previously recorded survey or subdivision plat and is required to be filed for record at the State Surveyor’s office.
      2. (ii) The revised plat shall clearly indicate the portions revised and the document reference for the original plat.

   3. (C)

      1. (i) Subdivision plats are boundary surveys creating parcels (e.g., lots, lots and block, tracts, easements, rights-of-way, etc.) and are to be filed with the State Surveyor’s office after any recording requirements with city and/or county government.
      2. (ii) Filing is not required, but may be submitted, for survey plats made of subdivided property located in a municipality where property has previously been surveyed and a plat filed, see Arkansas Code § 17-48-106 et seq.

   4. (D) Copies of the plat shall be distributed within thirty (30) days of completion as follows:

      1. (i) State Surveyor's office, Arkansas Code § 17-48-106 et seq.; and
      2. (ii) Client.