James Island, SC · Charleston County
Exempt Subdivision Complete Package
This package combines a subdivision application, affidavits, and fee information for property owners or applicants submitting an exempt subdivision request to James Island.
- 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 package includes the Town Hall subdivision application, restrictive covenants affidavit, exempt surveyors affidavit, affidavit of ownership, and a fee schedule. Applicants use it to submit subdivision materials for Town review, including an exempt plat; the surveyors affidavit provides sections for an existing tract, previously recorded subdivision, or public acquisition. The ownership affidavit identifies the property and deed details and includes a sworn notary block.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking Town of James Island review of an exempt subdivision or plat may need this package and its applicable affidavits.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Package
Download the exempt subdivision package and review its application, affidavits, and fee information.
- 2
Fill In The Applicable Sections
Complete the fields that apply to your property and submission. Leave the ownership affidavit unsigned until your notary session.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the ownership affidavit’s sworn notary block.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the online notary video session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Follow James Island’s instructions to submit the completed package and any applicable fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from James Island. 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 get the ownership affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit without signing it, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session and follow the Town’s instructions for submitting the completed package.
- Do I need to notarize every form in this package?
- The affidavit of ownership contains a “Sworn to before me” notary block. The packet also includes other applications and affidavits; confirm which materials apply to your submission with the Town.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this South Carolina form?
- South Carolina does not authorize its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary may notarize under the law of the jurisdiction where the act is performed; South Carolina recognizes qualifying out-of-state notarial acts.
- Where do I submit the completed exempt subdivision package?
- The packet is for Town of James Island Zoning/Planning. Follow the Town’s current submission instructions and confirm with the city or town if unsure.