California DPR 523 Cultural Reporting

Export California DPR 523 Cultural Reports with Confidence

Capture cultural resource data in the field and generate complete DPR 523 reports — with photo logs and continuation sheets handled automatically.

Field Records Don’t Have to Be a Struggle

Cultural resource documentation in California means wrangling the full DPR 523 suite — Primary, Archaeological Site, Building/Structure, District, Linear Feature, Photographic, Maps, Continuations. Most consultants spend hours stitching forms together, building photo logs, and formatting continuation sheets just to meet OHP and SHPO requirements.
Wildnote eliminates that frustration. You collect data once, and we assemble the full package for you — clean, compliant, and submission-ready.

Why Wildnote for DPR 523 Reporting

  • Full DPR 523 form library built in — DPR 523A (Primary), B (Building/Structure), C (Archaeological Site), D (District), E (Linear Feature), I (Photographic), J (Location Map), K (Sketch Map), L (Continuation).

  • Agency-formatted export — Reports formatted exactly as OHP and SHPO expect, ready for CEQA or National/California Register use.

  • Automatic stitching of forms — Data from individual records is combined into a single, consistent export package.

  • Photo log + continuation sheets created for you — The two biggest paperwork headaches are generated automatically.

  • QA/QC-friendly workflows — Standardized fields and required inputs help ensure accuracy and consistency across your team’s reporting.

  • Offline field capture — Collect data in the field, with or without service, and sync later.

How It Works

  1. Set Up Project & Forms – In the web app, select the DPR 523 forms you need for your project.

  2. Collect in the Field – Fill in forms, take site photos, and log locations with the Wildnote mobile app — works offline when needed.

  3. Review & Organize – Add narrative, verify site details, and confirm all required fields are complete.

  4. Export the DPR 523 Package – Wildnote automatically assembles the individual forms, builds the photo log, and generates continuation sheets.

  5. Submit with Confidence – Ready for SHPO, OHP, CEQA reports, and cultural inventories.

Who Uses Wildnote for DPR 523

  • Cultural resource management (CRM) firms

  • Archaeologists documenting sites for CEQA / Section 106 compliance

  • Architectural historians recording historic structures

  • Agencies and consultants preparing SHPO or OHP submittals