Hanahan, SC · Berkeley County
Owner/Builder Disclosure Statement
This disclosure statement is for property owners who apply for a building permit under the owner-builder exemption and must file it 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
The statement documents that an owner is acting as an unlicensed builder under the exemption described on the form. The owner must promptly file it with the Register of Deeds, indexed under the owner’s name, after applying for a building permit under that exemption. It also outlines the owner’s responsibilities for supervising construction, occupancy, and compliance with applicable requirements.
Who needs it
A residential property owner who applies for a building permit under the owner-builder exemption must complete and file this disclosure statement.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a statutory short-form acknowledgment; the individual owner or owners executing the document sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Owner/Builder Disclosure Statement from the City of Hanahan.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the tax map number, permit number(s), property address, and owner name.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm the city will accept the notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the document during the online session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit The Statement
File the notarized statement with the Register of Deeds as the form requires.
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 complete and file the owner/builder disclosure?
- Complete the owner and property details, sign the acknowledgment before a notary, then file the statement with the Register of Deeds as directed by the form. Confirm filing details with the city or Register of Deeds.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a statutory short-form acknowledgment stating that the document was acknowledged before a notary by the individual executing it.
- 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 may perform the notarization under the law of the jurisdiction where it is made; confirm acceptance with the city or Register of Deeds.
- What responsibilities does the form describe?
- It says the owner must supervise construction, build for their own use and occupancy, and ensure applicable laws, ordinances, codes, zoning rules, and contractor licensing requirements are followed.