Surfside Beach, SC · Horry County
Bulkhead/Seawall Permit Application
This application and hold harmless agreement are for property owners seeking Town approval to install a bulkhead or seawall and submitting the required materials to Planning, Building and Zoning.
- 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 Town requires this completed application and supporting materials before approving a bulkhead or seawall project. Applicants must submit a recorded Hold Harmless Agreement for Shoreline Construction, a recent property survey, current photos of the installation area, and two sets of construction drawings. The agreement addresses risks and responsibilities for shoreline construction beside the Town’s public drainage right-of-way.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to install a bulkhead or seawall in Surfside Beach must complete the application and submit the required supporting materials for Town review.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Bulkhead/Seawall Permit Application and review its application and hold harmless agreement sections.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the property, owner, contractor, improvement, and proposed-work details, and gather the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn witness statement in the hold harmless agreement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions to take the oath and complete the notarization. The owner or owners sign the agreement as directed.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the signed application and required materials to the Planning, Building and Zoning Department before approval.
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 notarize the hold harmless agreement?
- Complete the form, then have the person making the sworn statement about witnessing the owner signatures take an oath before a notary. Do not sign the sworn statement until instructed.
- Do I need to submit other documents with this application?
- Yes. The Town lists a recorded hold harmless agreement, a recent property survey, current photos of the existing conditions, and two sets of construction drawings as required application materials.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- South Carolina requires its own notaries to perform electronic notarizations in person. A notarial certificate valid under the law of the jurisdiction where it was made can be sufficient in South Carolina; confirm acceptance with the Town or the recording office.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form says to submit the completed application and required materials to the Town of Surfside Beach Planning, Building and Zoning Department before approval. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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