--- title: How do I find a property if I know the stand (or erf) number? description: To locate a property, you will need to enter the city or municipality name, along with the stand number. This search method will then guide you to the desired property. --- [Skip to content](https://help.1map.co.za/knowledge/how-do-i-find-a-property-if-i-know-the-erf-or-stand-number#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![logo-whte-1.png\]](https://help.1map.co.za/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-whte-1.png?height=50&name=logo-whte-1.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Go to 1map.co.za Go to 1map.co.za Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Centre](https://help.1map.co.za/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Finding a property](https://help.1map.co.za/knowledge/finding-a-property?hsLang=en) 3. [Available Search Methods](https://help.1map.co.za/knowledge/finding-a-property?hsLang=en#available-search-methods) # How do I find a property if I know the stand (or erf) number? ## To locate a property, you will need to enter the city or municipality name, along with the stand number. This search method will then guide you to the desired property.   1. Go to the Search panel and click on the drop-down box. ![erf 2](https://help.1map.co.za/hs-fs/hubfs/erf%202.png?width=527&name=erf%202.png) 2. Select **Erf Number**. ![erf4](https://help.1map.co.za/hs-fs/hubfs/erf4.png?width=566&name=erf4.png) 3. Enter the city or municipality name (optionally, the suburb name to narrow the search) of the area where the property is located. Input the erf number. Remember, the portion number is optional.    ![erf3](https://help.1map.co.za/hs-fs/hubfs/erf3.png?width=606&name=erf3.png) 4. Click on the magnifying glass icon to start the search. 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