Deslinde (Boundary Survey / Delimitation)des-LEEN-deh
Deslinde is the legal procedure to survey, measure and mark the exact boundaries of a property, defined in Federal Civil Procedure Code Article 513 as necessary when property limits have not been fixed or are believed to be inaccurate due to confusion, destruction of markers or displacement.
By Daniel Ortega · Last reviewed 9 November 2026
How it works
Deslinde applies when property boundaries have not been fixed or are believed inaccurate because markers were destroyed, displaced or confused. The procedure measures the property and marks its limits in relation to adjacent properties. In Quintana Roo a foreign buyer or owner may need deslinde before closing if the deed description conflicts with physical markers or cadastral records. The state charges 30 UMA (about MXN 3,200) for urban lots up to 1,000 m², 45 UMA (MXN 4,800) for lots 1,001 to 5,000 m², and 60 UMA (MXN 6,400) for 5,001 to 10,000 m². Private surveyors typically charge MXN 7,000 to 11,000 for topographic surveys for boundary delimitation. Judicial deslinde of federal land requires petition by the Federal Public Ministry; private owners may request apeo (survey) to mark boundaries between their property and federal land. The judicial process takes 3 to 6 months in regular cases. The result is a certified plan registered at the Public Property Registry, resolving discrepancies and securing clear title for sale or financing.