Elevation Certificate Questions

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• 1.01) What is an Elevation Certificate?

  An Elevation Certificate is a document issued by a Registered Florida Land Surveyor indicating the lowest floor elevation and the Base Flood Elevation. The Base Flood Elevation is also known as the 100-year flood elevation. Insurance agents usually request these documents when writing a flood insurance policy. They need to know the difference between the lowest floor elevation and the Base Flood Elevation in order to quote an accurate rate. In general terms, the higher the floor elevation is above the flood elevation the lower the premium will be.

• 1.02) Where can I get an Elevation Certificate?

  You can obtain a blank Elevation Certificate from our office or by visiting the FEMA web page. However, the form will need to be completed by any Registered Land Surveyor. Check your telephone directory/yellow pages under surveyors and ask for an estimate.

• 1.03) Where can I get a blank FEMA Elevation Certificate form?

  These forms are available on the FEMA web page; the address is http://www.fema.gov/nfip/forms. Or you can pick up a blank form from our office located in the Osceola County Administration Building on the 1st floor in Suite 1100.