Kitty Hawk, NC · Dare County
National Flood Insurance Program Elevation Certificate
This FEMA certificate documents building elevations for floodplain management compliance, flood insurance rating, or certain map-change requests, and is completed by property owners and authorized professionals.
What this form is
The Elevation Certificate records a building’s location, flood map information, photographs, and elevation measurements. It helps document compliance for new or substantially improved buildings in designated flood hazard areas and may support flood insurance rating or certain FEMA map-change requests. Depending on the flood zone and intended use, a property owner, local official, or authorized surveyor, engineer, or architect completes the relevant sections.
Who needs it
Property owners and authorized professionals may need this certificate to document floodplain compliance, provide information for insurance, or support an eligible FEMA map-change request.
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 certificate is signed without a notary; the applicable signer signs and dates it, and a surveyor, engineer, or architect certifying elevations also provides a seal.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Certificate
Download the Elevation Certificate and its instructions.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Enter the building, owner, flood map, and applicable elevation information; follow the instructions for the building’s flood zone and intended use.
- 3
Gather Photos And Attachments
Include at least two building photographs, and when possible four; add any required supporting documentation and attachments.
- 4
Sign And Copy The Certificate
Have the applicable signer complete and date the certificate; a professional certifying elevations must sign and seal it. Copy all pages and attachments.
- 5
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
- What is the Elevation Certificate used for?
- The certificate documents building elevations for floodplain management compliance, flood insurance rating, or support for certain FEMA map-change requests.
- Who completes the Elevation Certificate?
- A property owner or authorized representative can complete certain sections. Elevation information requiring certification is completed by an authorized land surveyor, engineer, or architect; a local official may complete specified sections.
- Do I need a notary for the Elevation Certificate?
- No. The certificate is signed without a notary. The applicable signer signs and dates it, and a professional certifying elevations also provides a seal.
- How do I submit the Elevation Certificate?
- The form says to copy all pages and attachments for the community official, insurance agent or company, and building owner. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This National Flood Insurance Program Elevation Certificate doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Kitty Hawk form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.