Elevation certificates are prepared by licensed surveyors and engineers, and determine the elevation of specific structures with regard to base flood elevations determined by FEMA. These certificates are required to rate certain flood insurance policies, based on their construction date, and are optional for other properties to determine if they qualify for a lower flood insurance premium.

Lawrence I. Greene Insurance Brokerage recognizes the National Society of Professional Surveyors. Click on the following link to find a surveyor in your state: http://www.surveyseek.com/sLinks.cfm.

Property owners are able to complete their own elevation certificate for most properties located in a zone A and zone A0 (not available in zones AE, A1-A30, AH, or V

Lawrence I. Greene Insurance Brokerage will assist property owners located in zone A or zone A0 with the completion of an elevation certificate for a fee of $75.

To view and print the FEMA elevation certificate and instructions, click here.

Elevation certificates are sometimes kept on file at the county building department. The builder, architect, or current owner are also possible sources.

Note: If flood insurance is required for a loan closing and an elevation certificate is not available, in many cases Lawrence I. Greene Insurance Brokerage can issue a policy subject to the submission of an elevation certificate after loan closing.