Bluffton, SC · Beaufort County
Letter of Authorization for Contractors
This form lets a license holder authorize named people to sign permitting documents and paperwork and handle inspections in the holder’s absence under the holder’s state license.
- 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
Residential homebuilders, residential specialty contractors, general contractors, and mechanical contractors use this letter to name people who may sign corresponding permitting documents and paperwork and handle inspections when the license holder is absent. The Town keeps the form on file to help protect licensed contractors and residents from unlawful and unlicensed contractors. Complete the company and license details, identify authorized people, and have the license holder sign the certification and notarial acknowledgment.
Who needs it
A license holder in the listed contractor categories needs this form to authorize people to handle permitting paperwork and inspections in the holder’s absence.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a personal-appearance acknowledgment; the license holder signs the certification and personally appears before the notary for the acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Town of Bluffton Letter of Authorization for Contractors.
- 2
Fill In The Details
Provide the company and license information and name each person authorized to act for the license holder.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the license holder’s personal-appearance acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
The license holder signs the certification and completes the acknowledgment during the notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed letter to the Town of Bluffton using its current submission process.
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 contractor authorization letter?
- Enter the company and license details, list the people authorized to act in the license holder’s absence, then have the license holder sign and complete the notarial acknowledgment.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a personal-appearance acknowledgment for the license holder, with spaces for the notary’s name, signature, and commission expiration date.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- South Carolina has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary’s act may be recognized in South Carolina under the law where it was made; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed letter?
- The form is for the Town of Bluffton Growth Management Customer Service Center and is intended to remain on file. Contact the Town to confirm its current submission process.
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