Transfer a parcel

The Transfer Parcel tool supports workflows for transferring a piece of land between parcels. The Transfer Parcel tool is under Parcel in the Tools gallery on the Parcel Record Workflows tab.

You can transfer a piece of land in the following supported workflows:

• A piece of land (one parcel) is transferred from a single source parcel to a single target parcel, for example, an annexation.
• A piece of land (one parcel) is transferred from multiple source parcels to a single target parcel, for example, road dedication (widening).
• A piece of land (once parcel) is transferred from a single source parcel to multiple target parcels, for example, road vacation.
• A piece of land (one parcel) is transferred to a single target parcel. There is no source parcel, for example, annexation of unincorporated land.

The Transfer Parcel tool loads a three-step wizard that guides you through the process of selecting the parcel to be transferred, the source parcels, and the target parcels.

To transfer a parcel, follow these steps:

1. Create a parcel record for the transfer.
2. Create the transfer parcel.

   The transfer parcel represents the piece of land described in the parcel record that will be transferred between parcels. The transfer parcel can be in the same parcel type as the source or target parcels or in its own parcel type.

   Tip:

   Storing the transfer parcel in its own parcel type allows you to symbolize it differently and add it to the map when needed. The transfer parcel is not retired as historic and remains active after the transaction is complete. It is retained for record keeping purposes and to track how the land has changed.

3. Click Transfer Parcel under Parcel in the Tools gallery on the Parcel Record Workflows tab to open the Transfer Parcel wizard.
4. Select the transfer parcel and click Next in the Transfer Parcel wizard.

   Only one parcel can be selected as the parcel to transfer.

   Note:

   If more than one parcel is selected, the Next button is unavailable.

5. Select the source parcels and click Next.

   The source parcels are the parcels from which the land is being transferred. These parcels will become smaller.

   • If multiple source parcels are selected, they must be in the same parcel type. They can, however, be in a different parcel type from the transfer parcel and the target parcels.

     Note:

     If selected parcels are in different parcel types, the Next button is unavailable.
   • If multiple source parcels are selected, only one target parcel can be selected.
   • No source parcels can be selected when parcels are transferred from outside of the area managed by the organization (fourth workflow).
   • If source parcels are selected, they must at least partially overlap the area of the transfer parcel.
6. Select the target parcels and click Finish to complete the transfer.

   The target parcels are the parcels to which the land is being transferred. These parcels will become larger.

   • If multiple target parcels are selected, they must be in the same parcel type. They can, however, be in a different parcel type from the transfer parcel and the source parcels.
   • Multiple target parcels can only be selected if one or no source parcels are selected.

     Note:

     If multiple source parcels and multiple target parcels are selected, the Finish button is unavailable.

Transfer a parcel from a single source parcel to a single target parcel

An example of a transfer from a single source parcel to a single target parcel is an annexation in which a piece of land is transferred between administrative boundaries.

In the image below, a piece of land is transferred between two administrative parcels.

When a parcel is transferred from a single source parcel to a single target parcel, parcel data is updated as follows:

• The source parcel is retired as historic by the record of the transfer and a new source parcel is created with a smaller area.
• The target parcel is retired as historic by the record of the transfer.
• A new target parcel is created with a larger, merged area.

  Note:

  Dirty areas are not created for parcel types that use administrative boundaries.

• The transfer parcel is not retired as historic or removed. It remains active.
• The Stated Area attributes on the new source and target parcels reflect the updated areas.

Transfer a parcel from multiple source parcels to a single target parcel

An example of a transfer from multiple source parcels to a single target parcel is when a right-of-way is widened and cuts into the adjacent parcels. In the United States, this is called a right-of-way dedication. This type of transfer also commonly occurs when an easement parcel cuts through multiple parcels for a utility line or railway line.

Note:

In this type of transfer, the transfer parcel must be perpendicular to the source parcels.

In the image below, a road is widened, clipping the areas of the adjacent parcels.

When a parcel is transferred from multiple source parcels to a single target parcel, parcel data is updated as follows:

• The source parcels are retired as historic by the record of the transfer.
• New source parcels are created with smaller areas. The area of the transfer parcel is clipped from the shapes of the source parcels.
• The target parcel is retired as historic by the record of the transfer.
• A new target parcel is created with a larger area. The area of the transfer parcel is merged with the shape of the target parcel.
• The transfer parcel is not retired as historic or removed. It remains active.
• The shape of the target parcel is extended in the same direction as the direction of its existing boundary lines.
• The shapes of the source parcels are clipped in the same direction as the direction of their existing boundary lines.
• The Stated Area attributes on the new source and target parcels reflect the updated areas.

Transfer a parcel from a single source parcel to multiple target parcels

An example of a transfer from a single source parcel to multiple target parcels is when a right-of-way is vacated. The right-of way is eliminated completely where the area is transferred from the right-of-way to the adjacent parcels. In the United States, this is called a right-of-way vacation.

Note:

In this type of transfer, the transfer parcel must be perpendicular to the target parcels.

In the image below, the road is vacated to the eastern parcels (the western half of the road will be vacated to the adjacent western parcels). The road area is transferred to and merged with the adjacent parcels, which become larger.

When a parcel is transferred from a single source parcel to multiple target parcels, parcel data is updated as follows:

• The source parcel is retired as historic by the record of the transfer.
• The target parcels are retired as historic by the record of the transfer.
• New target parcels are created with larger, merged areas. The area of the transfer parcel is merged with the target parcels.
• The transfer parcel is not retired as historic or removed. It remains active.
• The Stated Area attributes on the new target parcels reflect the updated areas.
• The shapes of the target parcels are extended in the same direction as the direction of their existing boundary lines.

Transfer a parcel to a single target parcel

A transfer of a parcel to a single target parcel occurs when the land being transferred is not managed by the organization. For example, land is transferred from a county to a city or utility district parcels are annexed to the city. In this type of transfer, there is no source parcel.

When a parcel is transferred to a single target parcel, parcel data is updated as follows:

• The target parcel is retired as historic by the record of the transfer.
• A new target parcel is created with a larger, merged area. The area of the transfer parcel is merged with the target parcel.
• The transfer parcel is not retired as historic or removed. It remains active.
• The Stated Area attribute on the new target parcel reflects the updated area.