Port Royal, SC · Beaufort County
Unlicensed Residential Builder's Disclosure Statement
This disclosure lets a property owner acknowledge building or improving a residence as an unlicensed owner-builder and file the signed statement with the property description at the County Register of Deeds.
- 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 records the owner's acknowledgment that the structure was constructed or modified by the owner as an unlicensed builder under the exemption described in the document. It is used when applying for a permit under that exemption and asks the owner to identify the property, select the applicable location and construction type, and sign before a notary. The form directs the owner to attach the deed's legal property description and District-Map-Parcel information and file both with the County Register of Deeds; it lists a $25 filing fee.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a permit under the owner-builder exemption for a property in Port Royal should complete this disclosure and attach the deed's property description and District-Map-Parcel information.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains an acknowledgment before a notary; the property owner named on the deed signs the statement and acknowledges the signature before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Unlicensed Residential Builder's Disclosure Statement from Port Royal.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and owner details, select the applicable location and construction type, and attach the deed information required by the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner's acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign or acknowledge the form during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Register of Deeds
File the notarized disclosure with the legal property description and District-Map-Parcel information at the County Register of Deeds.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Port Royal. 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?
- Complete the form, attach the legal property description and District-Map-Parcel information from the deed, and file both with the County Register of Deeds. The form lists a $25 filing fee.
- Do I need to attach anything to this form?
- Yes. The form says to attach the legal property description and District-Map-Parcel information from the property owner's deed before filing.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- South Carolina has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary's certificate may be recognized in South Carolina under S.C. Code §§ 26-1-120(G) and 26-3-20; confirm acceptance with the recording office.
- Where do I file the signed form?
- The form directs you to file it and the required property attachment with the County Register of Deeds. Confirm with the city or town if unsure about permit requirements.