Nashville, NC · Nash County
Elevation Certificate And Instructions
Property owners and authorized professionals use this FEMA certificate to document building elevations for floodplain management, flood insurance rating, or certain map-change requests.
What this form is
The Elevation Certificate records building and property details, flood map information, and elevation measurements to help document compliance with community floodplain management requirements and determine flood insurance rates. A surveyor, engineer, or architect must certify elevation information for many flood zones; the instructions also describe when a community official, property owner, or representative may complete sections. It includes instructions and requirements for photographs and supporting information.
Who needs it
Property owners or representatives and authorized professionals may use this certificate for a building in a flood zone, including when supporting certain FEMA map-change requests.
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 and dated without a notary; the instructions call for signatures and, when applicable, surveyor, engineer, or architect certification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Certificate
Download the Elevation Certificate and its instructions.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Enter the property, building, and flood map information, and have the required elevation information completed and certified.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include required building photographs when using the certificate to obtain flood insurance, along with any applicable supporting information.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed certificate 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?
- It records building and property information, flood map details, and elevations for floodplain management, flood insurance rating, or certain map-change requests.
- Who can complete the Elevation Certificate?
- The instructions say authorized surveyors, engineers, or architects certify many elevation details. A community official, property owner, or representative may complete certain sections in specified circumstances.
- Do I need a notary for the Elevation Certificate?
- No. The certificate is signed and dated without a notary; the instructions call for signatures and, when applicable, surveyor, engineer, or architect certification.
- How do I submit the Elevation Certificate?
- The document does not give a submission address or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.