Travelers Rest, SC · Greenville County
Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement
This disclosure explains the owner-builder exemption and records an owner’s responsibility for residential construction; property owners submit it with a permit application for an eligible building project.
- 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 that an owner may act as an unlicensed builder under an exemption for a one- or two-family residence built for the owner’s use and occupancy. It sets out construction and licensing responsibilities and says the owner must file a notice with the register of deeds after construction. The form includes project and property details, owner and witness signature lines, and a notarial certificate; the listed filing fee is $25.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a permit under the owner-builder exemption for a one- or two-family residence for the owner’s use and occupancy needs this disclosure.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes both an acknowledgment and a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the owner-builder signs before the notary, with witness signature lines also provided.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement from the city or county source.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Complete the property, project, and owner information requested on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm the city or county accepts online notarization for this form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions to sign and complete the acknowledgment and sworn-and-subscribed certificate.
- 5
Submit the Form
Submit the completed disclosure as directed with your permit materials.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Travelers Rest. 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 Statement?
- Enter the property, project, and owner details, then arrange the required signatures and notarization. Follow the city’s or county’s instructions for submitting the form and any related permit materials.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes acknowledgment and sworn-and-subscribed wording, and the owner-builder signature is to be completed before the notary. It also provides lines for two witnesses.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- South Carolina has not authorized remote online notarization by its own notaries. An out-of-state notarial act may be recognized in South Carolina, but confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it accepts this form notarized online.
- What must the owner do after construction?
- The form says the owner must promptly file a notice with the register of deeds stating that the building was constructed by the owner as an unlicensed builder.
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.