Surfside Beach, SC · Horry County
Stormwater Maintenance Covenant
This covenant documents a property owner’s obligations to construct, inspect, and maintain stormwater facilities and is submitted to the Town of Surfside Beach for plan approval and recording.
- 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 makes the property owner, successors, and assigns responsible for constructing, operating, inspecting, and maintaining stormwater facilities and best management practices according to the approved plan. It also grants the Town inspection access and describes repair and reimbursement obligations if the Town addresses deficiencies. The form states that execution and compliance are conditions of Town permitting or approval of a site, stormwater management, or subdivision plan, and that the covenant is to be recorded among Horry County land records.
Who needs it
A property owner developing or improving land subject to a Town-approved plan that includes on-site stormwater facilities must complete this covenant for Town permitting or plan approval.
Why it needs a notary
The acknowledgment block states that the named grantor personally appeared and acknowledged execution; the property owner or authorized company representative signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Covenant
Get the Stormwater Maintenance Covenant from the Town of Surfside Beach.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Enter the owner, property and plan information, and review the covenant’s maintenance obligations.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have the document ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the video session and acknowledge signing when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit the Covenant
Provide the notarized covenant to the Town and arrange recording among Horry County land records as required.
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 Stormwater Maintenance Covenant?
- Complete the covenant, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and submit the notarized form to the Town as required.
- Do I need to sign this covenant in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment in which the notary certifies that the named grantor personally appeared and acknowledged executing the instrument.
- Can I use an online notary for this South Carolina form?
- South Carolina has not authorized remote online notarization by its own notaries; its electronic notarization law requires in-person appearance. A notarial certificate valid under the law of the jurisdiction where made may be sufficient in South Carolina. Confirm acceptance with the Town.
- How do I record the signed covenant?
- The form says the covenant is to be recorded among Horry County land records. Recording is handled through e-recording where the county supports it, usually via a title company; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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