I downloaded the latest Elevation Certificate. Is there a way to use my "electronic seal" on that form? I can't copy and paste it into that part of the document.
Thanks!
I have an ACAD dwg with my seal in the proper (bottom right) corner of a letter size sheet. I just run the printed Elev. Cert. through the printer again to get the seal on it.
> I downloaded the latest Elevation Certificate. Is there a way to use my "electronic seal" on that form? I can't copy and paste it into that part of the document.
>
> Thanks!
It's a work around, but I printed just my seal as a PDF (I think) and then turned it into a .jpg or .png and inserted it into the EC. But you only have to do that once (thats why I can't remember exactly) if you insert it into your EC template when all the info is blank (do it first and save it to something you'll remember).
Carl
For some reason I was tinking that the original had to be wet sealed, but I could be wrong.
I generally just get everything like I want it, print out a copy, sign and seal it, and then scan all the pages into a PDF file.
It works for me.
> For some reason I was tinking that the original had to be wet sealed, but I could be wrong.
>
> I generally just get everything like I want it, print out a copy, sign and seal it, and then scan all the pages into a PDF file.
>
> It works for me.
Jimmy, here is a cut and paste from the FEMA - NFIP Elevation Certificate and Instructions
SECTION D - SURVEYOR, ENGINEER, OR ARCHITECT CERTIFICATION
Complete as indicated. This section of the Elevation Certificate may be signed by only a land surveyor, engineer, or architect who is authorized by law to certify elevation information. Place your license number, your seal (as allowed by the State licensing board), your signature, and the date in the box in Section D. You are certifying that the information on this certificate represents your best efforts to interpret the data available and that you understand that any false statement may be punishable by fine or imprisonment under 18 U.S. Code, Section 1001. Use the Comments area of Section D, on the back of the certificate, to provide datum, elevation, openings, or other relevant information not specified on the front.
I take that as to say that if a digital reproduction is allowable in your state (which it is in VA) that my procedure is fine. TN may require a wet seal for everything (I'm not sure).
Carl
How do you get your signature into it digitally?
> How do you get your signature into it digitally?
I actually have to sign the form several times. I just insert my seal as a picture. That was the point of the post. 🙂
my seal has to be raised to valid, so I have to crimp it every time anyway. Actually I like that, otherwise I'm sure they would be used forever!
> my seal has to be raised to valid, so I have to crimp it every time anyway. Actually I like that, otherwise I'm sure they would be used forever!
We don't have crimped seals in VA. OH did (Dad was licensed there too). Maybe PE's did in WV (which is what Dad surveyed under), but I'm not sure.
Anyway, I only prepare 3.
One each for the Insurance agent, client, and insurer. All have original signatures on them in blue. They are going to copy/fax/scan them anyway, so there's not much I can do.
I prepare 1. I retain it (the original), and furnish copies. In my opinion, there can only be 1 "original".
6 copies - as per section D. I think that means 6, signed and sealed as per your state...
I always submit a minimum of 3 originals and crimped (raised) seal.
> 6 copies - as per section D. I think that means 6, signed and sealed as per your state...
Steve,
Respectfully, I see no specific number of copies stated.
And now I think I see what you mean... but I disagree with the interpretation. Is this what you mean:
Copy both sides of this Elevation Certificate for (1) community official, (2) insurance agent/company, and (3) building owner.
I see that as the 3 entities that are to receive copies, not the number of copies to each... Although that is an interesting interpretation. 
Carl
> For some reason I was tinking that the original had to be wet sealed, but I could be wrong.
>
> I generally just get everything like I want it, print out a copy, sign and seal it, and then scan all the pages into a PDF file.
>
> It works for me.
I Crimp seal everything possible, across my signature and the date. Makes copies real obvious.
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I hate to admit it but, I think you are correct!
> I hate to admit it but, I think you are correct!
I'm not saying that I'm right either, but that is interesting for sure. Ask somebody at the convention, as I won't be there.
Carl
