Request Original Building Drawings from the Township of Langley
A focused guide to the Township's official process for retrieving original building records.
If you are planning a renovation, addition, or as-built survey in the Township of Langley (ToL), obtaining original building drawings is a standard requirement. The Township provides an online system for building record access, with specific authorization and fee rules.
This guide walks you through the process of accessing those records.
Official Township of Langley Resources
- ToL Building Records Page: The primary information hub for Building Records.
- Online Building Records Search: The official Online Search Portal used to submit requests.
- Agent Authorization Form: The only accepted authorization document for third parties.
- Freedom of Information: Township FOI and data use page.
- File Research Letters: Township File Research Letter information.
Request Original Building Drawings from the Township of Langley - Step by Step
- 1Use the Online Building Records Portal
- 2Provide Required Authorization
- 3Pay Required Fees
- 4Wait for Processing
Step 1 - Use the Online Portal
The Township of Langley does not accept telephone requests for building record searches. Requests must be submitted through the Online Building Records Search form.
- Copies of original drawings (to confirm square footage)
- Survey certificates and site plans (including well and septic locations)
- Building permits and Accepted Final Inspection dates
Step 2 - Provide Specific Authorization
The Township is strict regarding who can access drawings:
- Owners: Must provide proof of registered ownership.
- Agents and Designers: Must use the official Township of Langley Agent Authorization form. Other documents, including realtor listing agreements, are not accepted for this purpose.
- Corporate Owners: A Director Search is required before the request is processed.
Step 3 - Pay the Required Fees
Payment is required before the search begins:
- Administration Fee: $30.00 (non-refundable)
- Credit Card Surcharge: 2.2% on credit card payments
- Research Fees: First 15 minutes included; additional hourly fees apply for complex searches beyond 15 minutes
Step 4 - Processing and Delivery
- Timeline: The Township's goal is to deliver found information within 7 business days.
- Expiry: If additional documents or fees are requested and not provided within 15 business days, the request is cancelled and must be restarted with a new $30 administration fee.
For FOI-related requests beyond routine building records, use the Township's Freedom of Information page.
Request Process Summary
A quick summary of the required steps to request original drawings.
| Step | Summary |
|---|---|
| 1. Use the Online Building Records Portal | Submit all building record requests through the Township's official online search form. |
| 2. Provide Required Authorization | Provide ownership proof or the Township's official agent authorization form for third-party access. |
| 3. Pay Required Fees | Pay the non-refundable administration fee and applicable payment/research fees before processing. |
| 4. Wait for Processing | Allow up to 7 business days for delivery when records are found and respond quickly to any additional document requests. |
No Drawings on File? Request a Comfort Letter
If original drawings are not available, request a comfort-letter equivalent through the Township's file research pathway. This type of letter is typically used to confirm what was - or was not - approved on file before a renovation moves forward.
- Where to start: Township of Langley File Research Letters
- Submission method: Use the Township's written/online records request process and clearly state that you need property-status confirmation when drawings are missing.
- Important: Township requirements and fees can change; confirm current pricing and processing timelines directly with Township staff when submitting.
If no drawings exist and the Township response is not sufficient for your project, Canadian Blueprint can accurately reconstruct your floor plans so your renovation or addition can move forward with confidence. See As-Built Measuring for more information.
Need Help Reading or Using the Drawings?
Township of Langley records often include septic and well location data that should be integrated carefully into new design work.
Contact Canadian Blueprint - we regularly assist Township of Langley homeowners and contractors with permit-related drawing review. We can help you coordinate authorizations and convert retrieved records into accurate CAD drawings for your project.