Surfside Beach, SC · Horry County
Hold Harmless Agreement/Permit for Shoreline Construction Along Public Right-of-Way
This agreement and permit records a property owner's promises to the Town about a private bulkhead beside public drainage right-of-way and is filed with the Town for shoreline construction.
- 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 agreement identifies the property and proposed bulkhead, explains the Town's responsibilities and rights regarding its public drainage right-of-way, and requires the property owner to indemnify and hold the Town harmless. The form states that the Town's Public Works Department requires the agreement when a property owner seeks to install a private bulkhead adjacent to the right-of-way. It includes separate signature and sworn-notary sections for the property owner and the Town's Director of Public Works.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking to install a private bulkhead beside the Town's public drainage right-of-way need this agreement for the Public Works Department.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes separate sworn jurat blocks for the property owner and Town Director of Public Works, each of whom must sign and swear before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Town's Hold Harmless Agreement/Permit for Shoreline Construction Along Public Right-of-Way.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the property, owner, bulkhead, and date information requested on the agreement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the sworn signature section or sections, and confirm acceptance with the Town.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
The property owner and Town Director of Public Works complete their respective sworn sections before a notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Provide the completed agreement to the Town's Public Works Department as required for the bulkhead.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Surfside 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 bulkhead hold harmless agreement?
- Fill in the property and bulkhead details, then arrange for the property owner and Town Director of Public Works to complete their separate signature and sworn-notary sections.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes sworn jurat blocks stating that the signer appeared before a notary and made an oath. The property owner and Town Director have separate blocks.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- South Carolina has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary may notarize under the law of the jurisdiction where the notarization occurs; confirm the Town will accept the completed form.
- Where should I submit the completed agreement?
- The form is required by the Town's Public Works Department for a private bulkhead beside public drainage right-of-way. Contact the Town about submission details; confirm with the city or town if unsure.