Walterboro, SC · Colleton County
Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement
This disclosure explains the conditions for a property owner to act as their own residential builder and is filed by property owners with Walterboro before a building permit is issued.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Walterboro · Walterboro, Colleton County, South Carolina
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- walterborosc.org
- 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 statement explains the owner-builder exemption, including limits on the type and use of the residence, construction supervision, contractor licensing, and compliance with applicable requirements. Walterboro requires all property owners to complete and sign the form and record it at the Register of Deeds office before the city issues a permit. The form also includes a witness oath and notarial jurat.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a Walterboro permit under the owner-builder exemption must complete this disclosure and record it before a permit is issued.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat: a witness appears before the notary and swears they saw the named property owner or owners sign the disclosure.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Walterboro’s Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the property details and printed names; all property owners must sign.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary for the witness’s oath.
- 4
Sign on Video
The witness appears before the notary and swears they witnessed the owner or owners sign.
- 5
Submit for Recording
Record the completed disclosure at the Register of Deeds office before the permit is issued.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Walterboro. 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 and owner information, have all property owners sign, and arrange for a witness to swear before a notary that they witnessed the signing. Record the completed form before the city issues a permit.
- Do I need to record this form before getting a permit?
- Yes. The form states that all property owners must complete and sign it and record it at the Register of Deeds office before a permit is issued.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- South Carolina has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary may perform a notarization under the law of the jurisdiction where it is made; check that the city will accept the completed form.
- Where do I submit the completed disclosure?
- The form says it must be recorded at the Register of Deeds office before a permit is issued. For submission details or acceptance questions, confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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.