Kingsville, TX · Kleberg County
National Flood Insurance Program Elevation Certificate
This FEMA certificate documents building elevation and floodplain compliance information for property owners, authorized representatives, and qualified elevation certifiers.
What this form is
The certificate documents building elevations for floodplain management compliance, flood insurance rating, or support for certain FEMA map-change requests. It asks for building and property details, flood map information, elevation measurements, and signatures from the applicable property owner, local official, or qualified elevation certifier. The form also calls for building photographs and may require other attachments.
Who needs it
Property owners, authorized representatives, local officials, and qualified elevation certifiers may complete applicable sections to document a building’s elevation information.
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 authorized elevation certifier signs and seals it, and other listed signers sign and date their sections.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Certificate
Download the Elevation Certificate and instructions.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Enter the requested property, building, flood map, and elevation information in the sections that apply.
- 3
Gather Photos And Attachments
Include at least two building photographs, and when possible four; add any applicable documentation or attachments described on the form.
- 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 does the Elevation Certificate document?
- It records building and property information, flood map details, and elevation measurements. The certificate may document floodplain management compliance, support flood insurance rating, or assist with certain FEMA map-change requests.
- Who completes the Elevation Certificate?
- The applicable sections may be completed by a property owner or authorized representative, local official, and an elevation certifier authorized by law to certify elevation information.
- Do I need a notary for the Elevation Certificate?
- No. The certificate is signed without a notary. The authorized elevation certifier signs and seals it, and other listed signers sign and date their sections.
- How do I submit the Elevation Certificate?
- The document does not give a city submission address or contact. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This National Flood Insurance Program Elevation Certificate doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.