Oswegatchie, NY · St. Lawrence County
Elevation Certificate and Instructions
This National Flood Insurance Program form records building and flood elevations for property owners, authorized representatives, surveyors, engineers, architects, and community officials.
What this form is
The certificate documents building elevations for floodplain management, flood insurance rating, and support for certain map amendment or revision requests. The instructions explain when elevation information is required and which sections may be completed by property owners, representatives, qualified professionals, or community officials. Depending on the flood zone and purpose, the form may require a field survey and a professional’s certification.
Who needs it
Property owners, their representatives, qualified elevation certifiers, or authorized community officials may complete applicable sections for a building in a flood zone.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicable signer signs and dates the certificate, and the instructions do not identify a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Certificate
Download the Elevation Certificate and read the instructions on pages 1–8 before completing it.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the property and map information, then complete the applicable elevation and certification sections for the building and flood zone.
- 3
Gather Required Information
Arrange for required certified elevations; attach at least two building photographs if using the certificate to obtain flood insurance.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Elevation Certificate?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the applicable signer signs and dates the certificate, and the instructions do not identify a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Elevation Certificate?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The document does not provide a submission address or portal.
- Who can complete the Elevation Certificate?
- The instructions allow property owners, authorized representatives, or local officials to complete some sections. Elevation information for specified zones must be certified by an authorized land surveyor, engineer, or architect.
- When is a survey required?
- The form identifies Section C as requiring a survey for specified flood zones or when supporting a LOMA or LOMR-F request. Zones AO and A without a BFE generally use Section E instead.