Kitty Hawk, NC · Dare County
V-Zone Certification
This certification documents flood-zone construction and site features for a property, with applicable sections completed by a registered professional engineer or architect.
What this form is
The V-Zone Certification records property and flood map details, elevations, and professional certifications about construction and site features. It covers foundation design, areas below the lowest floor, tanks, pools, fill, and erosion control structures. The form states that it is not a substitute for an Elevation Certificate and identifies which sections require certification by a registered professional engineer or architect.
Who needs it
A property owner or project representative may need this form completed by a registered professional engineer or architect for a building in a V-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 certification is signed and dated without a notary; the registered professional engineer or architect completes the applicable certifications and signs.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Certification
Download the V-Zone Certification PDF for the property.
- 2
Complete Property Information
Fill in the property information and available flood map and elevation details.
- 3
Get Professional Certifications
Have a registered professional engineer or architect complete and sign the applicable certification sections.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the V-Zone Certification request?
- It requests property and flood map information, elevation measurements, and certifications about construction and site features, including foundations, tanks, pools, fill, and erosion control structures.
- Who must certify the V-Zone Certification?
- The form says a registered professional engineer or architect must certify the applicable sections, including those addressing structural design and construction.
- Do I need a notary for the V-Zone Certification?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary; the registered professional engineer or architect completes the applicable certifications and signs.
- How do I submit the V-Zone Certification?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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