Camden, SC · Kershaw County
Outdoor Cafe Encroachment Permit Application
This application requests a City of Camden permit for a business to place outdoor café items on sidewalks or other public property, and it is filed by the applicant and business owner.
- 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 application requests a new or renewed encroachment permit for an outdoor café and collects business, ownership, insurance, and proposed layout information. The City requires an application before a business operates an outdoor café or places items on sidewalks or public property; applicants must also provide the listed supporting documents and fee. The form includes an affidavit and agreement to follow the city’s rules, and the permit is subject to a city site inspection.
Who needs it
A business applicant seeking a new or renewed City of Camden permit to operate an outdoor café or place café items on sidewalks or public property needs this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Camden Outdoor Cafe Encroachment Permit Application and review its rules and required attachments.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the business, ownership, insurance, and encroachment sections, gather required documents, and review the affidavit.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notarization session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send or deliver the completed application, notarized affidavit, required attachments, and payment to the City as directed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Camden. 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 get the outdoor café application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session and submit the completed application and required attachments to the City.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn affidavit and a jurat for a notary. The applicant and business owner are named as signers, and the person making the affidavit must sign before the notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this South Carolina city form?
- South Carolina has not authorized remote online notarization by its own notaries. A notarial certificate valid under federal law or the law where it was made may be sufficient in South Carolina; confirm acceptance with the city before signing.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form says to mail it to the City Planner at the City of Camden or bring it to City Hall. It also lists required attachments and a $25 application payment; confirm with the city or town if unsure.