Tybee Island, GA · Chatham County
Floodplain Non-Conversion Agreement
This agreement records floodplain restrictions on a permitted structure, and property owners submit it to Tybee Island as a condition of receiving a certificate of occupancy.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Tybee Island uses this agreement for certain permitted structures in the floodplain. Owners agree to maintain flood-resistant features and keep the enclosed area below the lowest floor limited to parking, storage, or access unless it is brought into compliance before conversion to human habitation. The agreement must be recorded with the property deed at the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court, and the city requests a copy bearing the clerk’s “File for Record” stamp.
Who needs it
Property owners with a permitted structure in Tybee Island’s floodplain need this agreement when it is required as a condition of their certificate of occupancy.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get Tybee Island’s Non-Conversion Agreement for Certain Structures in the Floodplain.
- 2
Complete the Property Details
Enter the permit, owner, address, parcel, legal description, elevation, and deed reference information requested on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign Under Oath on Video
Sign as the property owner and take the oath before the notary during your online session.
- 5
Record and Submit
Record the agreement with the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court and return a copy bearing the clerk’s “File for Record” stamp to the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tybee Island. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete and file this agreement?
- Fill in the property and permit details, sign under oath before a notary, then record the agreement with the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court and return a stamped copy to the city.
- Do I need to record this agreement with the property deed?
- Yes. The form says the agreement must be recorded with the property deed at the Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Georgia has no remote-online-notarization statute of its own. O.C.G.A. §44-2-21 recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states; confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts this remotely notarized jurat.
- What does the agreement restrict?
- It sets conditions for the floodplain structure, including limits on use of the enclosed area below the lowest floor and requirements to maintain flood openings and other flood-resistant features.