Gaffney, SC · Cherokee County
Disclosure Statement and Notice of Unlicensed Residential Builder
This disclosure and notice identifies a property owner building a residence as an unlicensed owner-builder; the owner files it with the Cherokee County Register of Deeds to document the exemption.
- 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 form explains the owner-builder exemption and records the owner's representation that they are constructing a residential building or structure without a builder's license. The owner must promptly file the notice with the County Register of Deeds as a matter of public record; the form says failure to do so revokes the exemption. It identifies the property by address and tax map number and includes owner and witness signature lines.
Who needs it
A Gaffney property owner applying for a permit under the owner-builder exemption needs this notice to document the unlicensed construction and file it with the County Register of Deeds.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment and sworn-and-subscribed language; the Owner-Builder personally appears before the notary and acknowledges executing the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Disclosure Statement and Notice of Unlicensed Residential Builder from the City of Gaffney.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Enter the permit or project file number, property address, tax map number, owner details, and witness details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and check that the notarized document can meet the county's filing requirements.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
The Owner-Builder appears before the notary to acknowledge the instrument; complete the witness signatures as shown on the form.
- 5
Submit to the County
File the completed notice with the County Register of Deeds as a matter of public record.
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 file this unlicensed builder notice?
- Complete the property and signature fields, have the Owner-Builder appear before a notary, then file the notice with the County Register of Deeds as the form directs.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form says the Owner-Builder personally appeared before the notary and acknowledged executing the instrument, and it also includes sworn-and-subscribed language.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- South Carolina requires in-person appearance for its own notaries' electronic notarizations. A commissioned online notary acting under the law of the jurisdiction where the notarization is made may provide a certificate recognized in South Carolina; confirm recording requirements before filing.
- Where do I file the completed notice?
- The form directs the owner to file the notice as a matter of public record with the County Register of Deeds, indexed under the owner's name in the grantor's index. For recording details, confirm with the city or town if unsure.