Cascade County, MT · Cascade County
Elevation Certificate
Property owners and authorized representatives use this form to record building elevation information for flood insurance purposes or a map change request.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Cascade County · Cascade County, Cascade County, Montana
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- cascadecountymt.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The Elevation Certificate records a building’s location, elevation measurements, and other information used for insurance purposes; it can also support a Letter of Map Change request. The form includes sections for a surveyor, engineer, or architect to certify elevation information, and for property owners or authorized representatives to provide information and sign. Follow the form’s instructions and complete the sections that apply.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives completing the applicable sections, and surveyors, engineers, or architects certifying elevation information, may use this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This certificate is signed, not notarized; the applicable property owner or representative signs, and an authorized professional signs and seals the elevation certification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Certificate
Download the Elevation Certificate PDF.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Follow the instructions and complete the sections that apply to the building and its flood zone.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Describe any attachments in the comments area; the owner certification section refers to required photos when attachments are provided.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed certificate to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Elevation Certificate used for?
- It records building elevation information for insurance purposes and may support a Letter of Map Change request.
- Who completes the Elevation Certificate?
- The form identifies property owners or authorized representatives for certain sections and requires a surveyor, engineer, or architect authorized by law to certify elevation information.
- Do I need a notary for the Elevation Certificate?
- No. This certificate is signed, not notarized; the applicable property owner or representative signs, and an authorized professional signs and seals the elevation certification.
- How do I submit the Elevation Certificate?
- Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.