Bluffton, SC · Beaufort County
Commercial Affidavit of Ownership and Owner’s Authorized Agent
This affidavit identifies the commercial property owner, authorizes an agent for a building permit application, and is filed with the Town of Bluffton’s Building Permit Application.
- 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
The form lets the property owner affirm ownership, authorize an agent to act for this application, and confirm the application’s statements. It also grants limited property access for permit review, inspections, and evaluations, and asks about the building type. The Town’s form identifies it as part of a Building Permit Application; the owner completes and signs it for the commercial permit application.
Who needs it
A commercial property owner applying for a Town of Bluffton building permit who wants to authorize an agent to act on the application needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment stating the owner signed before the notary without taking an oath; the property owner named in the acknowledgment signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Commercial Affidavit of Ownership and Owner’s Authorized Agent from the Town of Bluffton.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the owner, agent, property, contact, and building-type information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and check that the Town will accept the notarized form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the form during the online notary session.
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Submit to the Town
Include the notarized form with the Building Permit Application submitted to the Town of Bluffton.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bluffton. 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 the Commercial Affidavit of Ownership?
- Enter the owner, authorized agent, property address, contact details, and building type. Sign the affidavit before a notary, then submit it with the Building Permit Application to the Town.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has an acknowledgment for the owner’s signature before a notary, and states that the signer did not take an oath.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- South Carolina has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary may notarize under the law of the jurisdiction where the act occurs; confirm the Town will accept the notarized form before submitting it.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- The form is identified as part of the Town of Bluffton Building Permit Application. Submit it with that application to the Town’s Growth Management Customer Service Center; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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