Bryan, TX · Brazos County
Elevation Certificate And Instructions
This FEMA form records building and flood-map details and certified elevations for property owners, authorized representatives, surveyors, engineers, architects, and community officials.
What this form is
The Elevation Certificate documents building elevation information for floodplain management compliance, flood insurance rating, or certain requests to change a flood map. The form asks for property and flood-map details, building measurements, photographs, and certifications; elevation information in Section C must be certified by an authorized land surveyor, engineer, or architect. Instructions say to provide copies to the community official, insurance agent or company, and building owner.
Who needs it
Property owners, authorized representatives, and community officials may complete specified sections, while certified elevation information requires an authorized surveyor, engineer, or architect.
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 required certifications call for signatures and dates, and the form does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Certificate
Download the Elevation Certificate and its instructions.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Enter property, flood-map, and building information in the sections that apply; follow the form instructions.
- 3
Gather Photos And Attachments
Include at least two building photographs, and when possible four. Attach supporting documentation where the form instructions require it.
- 4
Provide Copies
Provide copies of all pages and attachments to the community official, insurance agent or company, and building owner.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Elevation Certificate document?
- It records property, flood-map, and building elevation information. The certificate can document floodplain management compliance, support flood insurance rating, or accompany certain map-change requests.
- Who completes the Elevation Certificate?
- Property owners or their authorized representatives and local officials may complete specified sections. A land surveyor, engineer, or architect authorized to certify elevation information completes required certified elevations.
- Do I need a notary for the Elevation Certificate?
- No. The form has signature and date fields but no notary block; signers provide the certifications requested on the form.
- How do I submit the Elevation Certificate?
- The instructions say to provide copies to the community official, insurance agent or company, and building owner. Check the city website for current contact details.