Hanahan, SC · Berkeley County
Owner/Builder Disclosure Statement
This statement discloses that a property owner is acting as an unlicensed builder under an exemption and is filed with the Register of Deeds as a public record.
- 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
Hanahan’s Building and Codes Department form is for a property owner who has applied for a building permit under an exemption allowing the owner to act as their own builder without a license. The owner acknowledges responsibility for the construction and the conditions of the exemption. The form says the disclosure must be promptly filed with the Register of Deeds as a public record, indexed under the owner’s name.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a building permit under the owner-builder exemption should complete this disclosure and promptly file it with the Register of Deeds.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a statutory short-form acknowledgment; the owner or owners executing the document must acknowledge it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner/Builder Disclosure Statement from the City of Hanahan Building and Codes Department.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the tax map number, permit number(s), address, and owner information, and review the disclosure conditions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Acknowledge on Video
The owner or owners executing the document acknowledge it before the notary during the online session.
- 5
File the Disclosure
Promptly file the notarized statement with the Berkeley County Register of Deeds as a public record.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hanahan. 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 Statement?
- Complete and acknowledge the statement, then promptly file it with the Register of Deeds as a public record indexed under your name. Ask the office about its filing process.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a statutory short-form acknowledgment for the owner or owners executing the document.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- South Carolina has not authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries; its electronic notary law requires personal appearance. A notarial certificate valid under the law where made may be sufficient in South Carolina. Confirm acceptance with the filing office.
- Can I submit the form electronically?
- The form directs owners to file with the Register of Deeds. Documents may be recorded through e-recording where the county supports it, usually via a title company; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Other forms in Hanahan
Owner/Builder Disclosure Statement in other South Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.