Cayce, SC · Lexington County
Disclosure Statement for Owner-Builder Exemption
This disclosure records a Cayce property owner’s acknowledgment of owner-builder exemption conditions when applying for a permit for new construction or improvements to a one- or two-family residence.
- 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 disclosure explains conditions for an owner to build or improve a one- or two-family residence without a residential builder’s license, including personal supervision, occupancy, and compliance responsibilities. The owner attests to understanding and following those conditions and identifies the property connected with a building permit application. The form also describes a public-record notice requirement if the owner constructs under the exemption.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a Cayce building permit for new construction or improvements to a one- or two-family residence under the owner-builder exemption needs this disclosure.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notary signature, date, and South Carolina commission-expiration line; the property owner signs the attestation before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Disclosure
Get the one-page owner-builder exemption disclosure from the City of Cayce Planning & Development Department.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Complete the property, owner, and contact details and review the exemption conditions before signing.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with the city if you are unsure whether it will accept the notarized form.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the owner attestation during the notary’s live video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed disclosure with the building permit application to the City of Cayce.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cayce. 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
- What does the owner-builder disclosure confirm?
- The owner attests to understanding and complying with the listed exemption conditions, including supervising construction and building for the owner’s use and occupancy.
- Who signs the disclosure?
- The property owner completes and signs the attestation associated with the building permit application. The form also includes lines for the notary’s signature, date, and commission expiration.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- South Carolina has not authorized remote online notarization by its own notaries; its electronic notarization law requires personal appearance. A commissioned online notary may perform a remote act under the law where made, which South Carolina recognizes under §§26-1-120(G) and 26-3-20. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Do I need to file a notice with the register of deeds?
- The form says an owner who constructs under the exemption must promptly file a public-record notice with the register of deeds. Recording is handled through e-recording where the county supports it, usually via a title company.