FEMA Elevation Certificate

This is a highly technical document of approximately fifteen pages which must be filled out by a registered surveyor based upon data collected in the field. The surveyor first identifies the property location on a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) which shows the 100-year flood location and in AE zones and their 100-year flood values. The surveyor then takes those values and using survey techniques determines the elevation of the house and adjacent ground level.

This document is used to determine whether or not flood insurance will be required for that specific property.

This form can be utilized for residential and commercial properties.