Chapin, SC · Lexington County
Declaration of Covenant
This covenant is signed by property owners seeking Town of Chapin water or sewer service for property that is not contiguous to the town limits.
- 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 Declaration of Covenant connects a request for Town of Chapin water or sewer service with a promise to petition for annexation if the property later becomes contiguous to town limits. The declarant signs the covenant, which binds the property and future owners. The form describes this commitment in connection with a water or sewer service agreement or extension agreement with the Town.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking Town of Chapin water or sewer service for property not contiguous to town limits may need to sign this covenant.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block followed by sworn-to-before-me language; the declarant signing the covenant personally appears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Covenant
Get the Declaration of Covenant from the Town of Chapin and review its terms.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property address, date, declarant information, and applicable entity details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and confirm the Town will accept remote notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary by video and sign as directed in the acknowledgment and sworn-to sections.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Follow the Town of Chapin’s directions for submitting the completed, notarized covenant.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Chapin. 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 Declaration of Covenant?
- Complete the applicable declarant details and property information, then sign before a notary. Follow the Town of Chapin’s instructions for submitting the signed covenant.
- Do I need to sign this covenant in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment and sworn-to-before-me language. The declarant should appear before the notary and sign as directed.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- South Carolina has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary may perform a notarization under the law of the jurisdiction where it is made; check that the Town will accept it.
- Where do I submit the signed covenant?
- The form relates to Town of Chapin water or sewer service. Ask the Town where and how to submit the completed covenant; confirm with the city or town if unsure.