Dickinson, TX · Galveston County
Elevation Certificate and Instructions
Property owners and qualified professionals use this FEMA certificate to document a building’s elevations for floodplain compliance or insurance purposes.
What this form is
The Elevation Certificate records building, property, flood-map, and elevation details and can help document compliance with community floodplain management requirements. The instructions say communities obtain the lowest-floor elevation for new and substantially improved buildings; the certificate may also support flood insurance rating or certain map-change requests. It asks for property information, flood openings, building photographs, measurements, and applicable certifications.
Who needs it
Property owners, authorized representatives, local officials, and qualified surveyors, engineers, or architects may complete applicable sections for a building.
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 instructions call for a qualified professional’s signature and seal, and do not identify a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Certificate
Download the Elevation Certificate and its instructions.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the property, flood-map, and applicable building information; follow the instructions for who completes each section.
- 3
Gather Photos And Attachments
Include at least two building photographs, and attach any documentation required for the information you provide.
- 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
- What is the Elevation Certificate used for?
- It documents building elevations for floodplain management compliance and may provide information for flood insurance rating or certain map-change requests.
- Who completes the Elevation Certificate?
- A land surveyor, engineer, or architect authorized to certify elevation information may complete required elevation sections. Owners, representatives, and local officials may complete other applicable sections.
- Do I need a notary for the Elevation Certificate?
- No. This certificate is signed without a notary; the instructions call for a qualified professional’s signature and seal, and 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 instructions say to copy the certificate and attachments for the community official, insurance company or agent, and building owner.
Need something notarized?
This Elevation Certificate and Instructions doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.