Edisto Beach, SC · Colleton County
Affidavit of Owner Builder Disclosure
This affidavit identifies a property owner applying for a building permit exemption and is filed by an owner who plans to act as their own builder for a one- or two-family residence.
- 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 affidavit records that the property owner has applied for a permit under an exemption and acknowledges the conditions for acting as an unlicensed builder. The Town provides the form with the building permit application; the form also directs the owner to file a notice with the Colleton County Register of Deeds and includes mailing instructions. The owner must identify the property and sign before a notary.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a permit under the owner-builder exemption for a one- or two-family residence needs to complete this disclosure.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment before a notary; the property owner named in the acknowledgment signs the document in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Town of Edisto Beach owner-builder disclosure.
- 2
Fill In The Property Details
Enter the street address, TMS number, lot, and block information, and review the owner-builder conditions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm the recipient will accept the notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the disclosure during the notary session and complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit The Form
Follow the form’s instructions to send the filing materials to the Colleton County Register of Deeds.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Edisto Beach. 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 owner-builder disclosure?
- Enter the property address and identifying details, then sign before a notary. The form directs owners to file a notice with the Colleton County Register of Deeds and includes mailing instructions.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the owner signed the document in the notary’s presence.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- South Carolina requires in-person appearance for its own electronic notarial acts. A notarial certificate valid under the law of the jurisdiction where it was made may be recognized in South Carolina; check acceptance with the recipient before signing online.
- Where do I send the form and filing fee?
- The form says to mail a check for $25 and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Colleton County Register of Deeds at PO Box 157, Walterboro, SC 29488. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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