James Island, SC · Charleston County
Non-Exempt Subdivision Complete Package
This package combines a subdivision application with affidavits and fee information for property owners, applicants, and surveyors submitting subdivision materials to the Town of 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 a subdivision application, restrictive covenants affidavit, surveyors affidavit for exempt situations, affidavit of ownership, and fee schedule. Applicants provide property, ownership, survey, and subdivision details for town review; the ownership affidavit is sworn before a notary. The restrictive covenants affidavit addresses recorded restrictions on a proposed permit activity, and the form quotes South Carolina Code of Laws Section 6-29-1145. Check with the Town about which package sections apply to your submission.
Who needs it
Property owners, applicants, and surveyors use the package when submitting subdivision application materials or related affidavits to the Town of James Island.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Package
Download the Non-Exempt Subdivision Complete Package from the Town of James Island.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the subdivision application and any affidavits that apply to your property and submission.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary for the Affidavit of Ownership.
- 4
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed applicable materials to the Town of James Island.
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 complete the notarized part of this package?
- Complete the Affidavit of Ownership, then sign it before a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized affidavit with the applicable subdivision materials to the Town.
- Do I need to notarize every affidavit in the package?
- The Affidavit of Ownership includes a sworn-to notarial block. The other affidavits shown in the package do not display a notary block; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for the ownership affidavit?
- South Carolina has not authorized remote online notarization by its own notaries; its electronic notarization is in-person. A notarial certificate valid under the law where it was made may be recognized in South Carolina. Check acceptance with the Town.
- What information does the subdivision application request?
- The application asks for applicant and owner contact details, property location and TMS number, lot and acreage information, zoning district, surveyor details, and review information.