Gaffney, SC · Cherokee County
Permit Agent Authorization
This form lets a South Carolina licensed contractor authorize named agents to obtain permits for multiple locations or a single installation in Gaffney.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Gaffney · Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- cityofgaffney-sc.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 Permit Agent Authorization identifies the licensed contractor, the authorized agents, and whether the authorization covers multiple locations or a single installation. The contractor signs and dates the form, then swears to it before a notary. The form states that named agents may secure permits on the contractor’s behalf and that the authorization remains in effect until the contractor cancels it in writing.
Who needs it
A South Carolina licensed contractor who wants one or more named agents to obtain permits on the contractor’s behalf in Gaffney needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a sworn-to-before-me jurat, so the contractor listed on it must sign and swear to the authorization before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Permit Agent Authorization from the City of Gaffney.
- 2
Fill In Contractor and Agent Details
Complete the contractor’s license and contact information, name the agents, and specify the permit location or scope.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and check with the city about its acceptance requirements.
- 4
Sign on Video
The contractor signs and swears to the authorization during the online notarization.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed form to the City of Gaffney Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gaffney. 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 Permit Agent Authorization?
- Enter the contractor’s license and contact details, identify the authorized agents, and indicate the permit location or scope. The contractor signs and swears to the form before a notary, then submits it to the city.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat and a notary section. The contractor named on the form must sign and swear to the authorization before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- South Carolina has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations; its electronic notarization law requires personal appearance. A commissioned online notary acting under the law of the jurisdiction where the notarization occurs may be recognized in South Carolina. Confirm acceptance with the city or town if unsure.
- Who can the contractor authorize?
- The form provides space to name agents who may secure permits on the contractor’s behalf. It also says a picture ID may be required when an agent secures a permit.
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