We both want to shift the line between our lots by a few feet so my driveway is fully on my side.
Asked October 25, 2026
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Often yes, through a lot line adjustment or a recorded boundary line agreement, depending on your state and county [1].
Typical process:
- Survey: a licensed surveyor locates the current line and prepares a drawing and legal descriptions for the new line.
- Local approval: many places require planning review, so both lots still meet zoning minimums.
- Deeds: the land that changes hands is conveyed by deed, and the new descriptions are recorded.
- Lenders: if either property has a mortgage, the lender may need to consent.
Doing it formally protects both of you and future buyers [2]. A handshake deal or a fence move without recording can cause title problems later.
Talk with your planning office, a licensed surveyor and a real-estate attorney before you start.
General information only. Answers here are not a survey or legal advice, and no one here can tell you where your boundary is. For your property, hire a licensed land surveyor in your state; for legal questions, a real-estate attorney.