Plat Request

Download a Document


Digital copies of residential plats and other property documents may be downloaded from the Zoning Property File application at Zoning Property File Application (arcgis.com). If you are unable to find a particular document through the application, you may request a copy per the instructions below. For more information, please contact the Zoning Permits Section by phone at 703-222-1082 or by email at DPDzoningpermits@fairfaxcounty.gov.


Request a Document


To request a copy of a residential plat or any other property document from the files of the Fairfax County Zoning Permits Section (ZPS), please provide the requested information below and click Submit.


Document requests will be processed within 10 business days and if available, a copy will be sent to the provided email address.


Before requesting a plat, please note the following:

  • ZPS cannot guarantee that a requested plat will be available. ZPS files only contain plats that have been provided to the County for previous building permit review purposes.
  • ZPS cannot guarantee that a provided plat can be used for a future building permit application. For additional information about plats and building permits, please refer to Technical Bulletin #18-02, at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/landdevelopment/sites/landdevelopment/files/assets/documents/18-02-existing-house-location-plats.pdf
  • ZPS files do not include plats for vacant land. For more information, please contact the Land Records Division of the Fairfax Circuit Court at 703-691-7320.
  • ZPS files do not include plats for properties in the City of Fairfax or the Towns of Vienna, Clifton, or Herndon. For more information, please contact the city or town.

Disclaimer

Please note, while we are happy to provide you with the requested document, this does not guarantee that the provided plat can be used for the zoning review of a building permit. The plat can only be used for a building permit if the plat meets the standards contained in Technical Bulletin #18-02, which can be found at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/landdevelopment/sites/landdevelopment/files/assets/documents/18-02-existing-house-location-plats.pdf If you have questions or concerns, please contact Zoning Permits Branch staff during regular business hours at 703-222-1082.


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