James Island, SC · Charleston County
Owner Builder Disclosure Statement
This disclosure explains the requirements for building as an unlicensed owner-builder and is submitted by a residential property owner seeking self-builder approval with 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 Town of James Island provides this statement to an owner applying for a residential building permit under the owner-builder exemption. It explains the owner’s responsibilities, including supervising construction, using appropriately licensed contractors, and building for the owner’s own use and occupancy. The continued form lets the owner request that the statement be recorded with the Register of Deeds; the form also describes a public-record notice requirement after construction.
Who needs it
A residential property owner seeking approval to act as an owner-builder under the exemption while applying for a building permit in the Town of James Island needs this statement.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a statutory short-form acknowledgment; the owner identified as the maker signs the statement and acknowledges it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Town of James Island Owner Builder Disclosure Statement.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the owner, property location, tax map number, work description, and requested approval details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and follow any instructions for preparing the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and acknowledge the statement before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Follow the Town’s instructions for submitting the disclosure with your building permit application.
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 submit the completed owner-builder disclosure?
- Complete the owner and property details, sign the acknowledgment before a notary, and follow the Town’s instructions for submitting the disclosure with your building permit application.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- The form ends with an acknowledgment stating that the instrument was acknowledged before a notary. The owner named as the maker should sign and acknowledge it before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this South Carolina form?
- South Carolina has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations; its electronic notary law requires in-person appearance. A commissioned online notary may perform an act under the law of the jurisdiction where it is made, which South Carolina recognizes. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Does this form need to be recorded with the Register of Deeds?
- The form lets the owner request that the statement be recorded. It also says an owner who builds under the exemption must promptly file a public-record notice after construction. For documents headed to the Register of Deeds, e-recording is available where supported, usually through a title company.
Other forms in James Island
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.