Mount Pleasant, SC · Charleston County
Restrictive Covenants Affidavit
This affidavit lets a Mount Pleasant property owner certify findings about restrictive covenants and accessory dwelling requirements when applying for a permit involving an accessory dwelling.
- 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 property owner identifies the property and certifies either that no restrictive covenants apply or that the proposed accessory dwelling does not conflict with them. The affidavit also includes certifications about owner occupancy, the accessory dwelling’s occupancy limit, and ownership structure. Mount Pleasant requires this form for an accessory dwelling application; it warns that a permit may be revoked and work stopped if applicable restrictive covenants are found.
Who needs it
A property owner applying to Mount Pleasant for an accessory dwelling permit who must certify the property’s restrictive covenant findings and related conditions.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; the affiant signs the affidavit before a notary, and a witness also signs the form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Restrictive Covenants Affidavit from the Town of Mount Pleasant.
- 2
Fill In The Property Details
Enter the property owner’s name, parcel identification number, and address, and review the required certifications.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Sign the affidavit during the notarial session and have a witness sign the form.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed affidavit with the accessory dwelling application to the Town of Mount Pleasant.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mount Pleasant. 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 Restrictive Covenants Affidavit?
- Enter the owner’s name, parcel identification number, and property address, then complete the certifications. Sign before a notary and have a witness sign as shown on the form.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment for the affiant’s signature. A witness signature is also requested.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- South Carolina has not authorized remote online notarization by its own notaries. A commissioned online notary may perform a notarial act under the law of the jurisdiction where it is made; South Carolina recognizes qualifying out-of-state notarial acts. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What does the affidavit certify?
- The owner certifies that no restrictive covenants apply or that the proposed accessory dwelling does not conflict with them, along with statements about owner occupancy, occupancy limits, and ownership structure.