Bluffton, SC · Beaufort County
Unlicensed Residential Builder's Disclosure Statement
This disclosure records a property owner's acknowledgment when applying for a permit exemption to build or improve a one-family or two-family residence as an unlicensed builder.
- 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 property owner signs this statement to acknowledge the conditions and restrictions for building or improving a residence under the owner-builder exemption described on the form. The form directs the owner to attach the deed's legal property description and District-Map-Parcel number information, then file the statement and attachment with the County Register of Deeds. It includes a $25 filing fee and fields to identify the property and construction type.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for the described owner-builder permit exemption needs this statement and must attach the property's deed description and District-Map-Parcel information.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; the property owner named in the acknowledgment must sign before the notary, who completes the certificate and commission-expiration field.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Unlicensed Residential Builder's Disclosure Statement from the Town of Bluffton.
- 2
Fill In The Property Details
Complete the owner, property, jurisdiction, and construction-type fields; attach the required deed information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the form during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The County
File the notarized statement and deed attachment with the County Register of Deeds, along with the listed filing fee.
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 file the owner-builder disclosure?
- Attach the legal property description and District-Map-Parcel information from the deed, then file the statement and attachment with the County Register of Deeds. The form lists a $25 filing fee.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the owner acknowledged the instrument before a notary. Sign before the notary and leave the recording space blank.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- South Carolina does not authorize its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary may perform the notarization under the law of the jurisdiction where it is made; South Carolina recognizes qualifying out-of-state acts under §§26-1-120(G) and 26-3-20. Confirm acceptance with the recording office.
- Which documents should I attach?
- The form says to attach the legal property description and District-Map-Parcel number information from the Property Owner's Deed. For filing details, confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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