Seneca, SC · Oconee County
Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement and Agreement
This three-page form lets a property owner apply for the owner-builder exemption and acknowledge construction responsibilities when seeking a residential building permit from the City of Seneca.
- 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 form includes an Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement and an Agreement explaining the owner’s responsibilities for construction, licensing, codes, and permit requirements. Seneca instructs applicants seeking the exemption to complete the statement, have it witnessed and notarized, record it with the Oconee County Register of Deeds, and upload the recorded form with their permit application or submit it to Planning and Development.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a Seneca residential building permit under the owner-builder exemption must complete the statement and agreement and provide the recorded statement to the City.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment certificate; the owner-builder named in the certificate signs the disclosure statement before the notary, with two witness lines also provided.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement and Agreement from the City of Seneca.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property and owner details, review the agreement, and complete the witness lines.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check that the notarization method is accepted for your filing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the disclosure statement during the notary session and have the statement witnessed as instructed.
- 5
Record And Submit
Record the statement with the Oconee County Register of Deeds, then upload the recorded form with your permit application or deliver it to the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Seneca. 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 and submit the owner-builder form?
- Complete the disclosure statement and agreement, have the statement witnessed and notarized, record it with the Oconee County Register of Deeds, then upload the recorded form with your permit application or submit it to Planning and Development.
- Do I need to sign the statement in front of a notary?
- Yes. Seneca’s instructions say to have the statement witnessed and notarized when you sign it. The statement includes an acknowledgment certificate and spaces for two witnesses.
- Can I notarize this form online?
- South Carolina has not authorized its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations; its electronic notarizations require an in-person appearance. A commissioned online notary acting under the law of the jurisdiction where the notarization takes place may be recognized in South Carolina. Confirm acceptance with the city or town if unsure.
- Where do I file the recorded statement?
- The instructions direct applicants to record the statement with the Oconee County Register of Deeds in Walhalla, then upload the recorded forms to the Citizenserve permit application or submit them to Seneca Planning and Development.