Summerville, SC · Dorchester County
Letter of Authorization
This letter authorizes named people to handle a company’s or owner’s Town of Summerville permit application, including signing related documents, and is submitted with permit matters.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Summerville · Summerville, Dorchester County, South Carolina
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- summervillesc.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 Letter of Authorization lets a company or property owner name people who may act on their behalf in matters related to permit applications with the Town of Summerville. The authorized people may sign documents related to those applications, and their actions have the same effect as the owner’s or company’s own actions. The authorization remains valid until the company or owner provides further written notice.
Who needs it
A company or owner who wants to authorize other people to handle a Town of Summerville permit application and sign related documents may need this letter.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the undersigned company or owner representative signs and swears to the letter before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Letter
Download the Letter of Authorization from the Town of Summerville.
- 2
Complete the Letter
Enter the date, company or owner name, and the people authorized to act on the applicant’s behalf.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary, and confirm the Town will accept the notarized document if unsure.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Sign and swear to the letter during the notary session; do not sign beforehand.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed letter with the related Town of Summerville permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Summerville. 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 Letter of Authorization?
- Enter the date, company or owner name, and authorized parties. The undersigned signs and swears to the letter before a notary, then submits it with permit matters to the Town.
- Do I need to notarize this authorization letter?
- The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat with a notary signature, seal, and commission expiration field. The undersigned should sign and swear to the letter before a notary.
- Can I use 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, but confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Who can be listed as an authorized party?
- The form provides space to name up to three authorized parties who may act for the company or owner in permit application matters and sign related documents.