Certified Floodplain Surveyor (CFS) Program

The CFS Program trains and certifies licensed surveyors to accurately map floodplains and submit FEMA-compliant Elevation Certificates and Letters of Map Change. A joint effort of the NC Department of Public Safety and NC Society of Surveyors, the program supports smarter floodplain management and faster FEMA processing.

To become CFS certified, licensed surveyors must successfully complete the three-day certification seminar and exam. PDH’s are awarded for the seminar, however no PDH credit is given for the exam. (typically offered in the fall)

The CFS Program is also offered in 11 self-paced online modules, which you can complete from anywhere in the country. After finishing all modules, you’ll take an online exam. Click here to get started.

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CFS Contacts

If you have questions, please contact the appropriate person using the email links provided below.

Helpful CFS

Resources

Elevation Certificate & Instructions – June 29, 2023
CFS Study Guide (Prep for CFS Certification Course and Exam)
National Flood Insurance Program Underwriting Forms
CFS Fact Sheet
Case File Summary
Data Collection Table
Elevation Certificate & Instructions
Attached Garages and Enclosures Fact Sheet
MT-1 Forms – MT-1 Technical Guidance
FEMA National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP) Map Help
Flood Risk Information System
LOMC Tutorial (LOMC Clearinghouse 1925 Ballenger Ave, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22314)
MT-EZ Application
FEMA LOMA/LOMR-F Tutorial
LOMC Status Update
2017 Submission Cover Sheet
Attached Garages & Enclosures Fact Sheet

Certified Floodplain Surveyor (CFS) Program