Summerville, SC · Dorchester County
Stormwater Practices Permanent Maintenance Covenants
This covenant sets out ongoing inspection, operation, and maintenance responsibilities for stormwater facilities on a property, and is completed by the property owner for Town review.
- 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 covenant assigns the property owner and successors responsibility for constructing, operating, inspecting, and maintaining stormwater facilities and best management practices shown in an approved plan. It also gives the Town inspection and repair rights and states that the covenant runs with the land. The form says execution and compliance are a condition of the Town’s permitting or approval of a site, stormwater management, or subdivision plan.
Who needs it
Property owners whose development plans include on-site stormwater facilities or best management practices may need to execute this covenant as a condition of Town permitting or plan approval.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment certificate; the property owner or authorized company representative signs the covenant and acknowledges its execution before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Covenant
Get the Town of Summerville Stormwater Practices Permanent Maintenance Covenants form.
- 2
Fill In The Property Details
Enter the owner, county tax map number, deed information, plan or development name, and other requested details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange for a commissioned online notary and confirm the Town will accept the notarial certificate.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owner or authorized representative signs and acknowledges execution during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit The Executed Covenant
Follow the Town’s instructions for submission and recording among the applicable county land records.
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 and submit this covenant?
- Fill in the owner, property, plan, and execution details, then sign before a notary. Submit the executed covenant as directed by the Town; the form says it is to be recorded among the county land records.
- Do I need to sign this covenant in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has an acknowledgment stating that the owner personally appeared and acknowledged execution. The owner or authorized representative signs before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this South Carolina form?
- South Carolina has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary may perform the notarization under the law of the jurisdiction where it is made; confirm the Town will accept the certificate before proceeding.
- Where is the completed covenant recorded?
- The covenant states it is to be recorded among the land records of the applicable county. E-recording may be available where the county supports it, usually through a title company; confirm with the city or town if unsure.