Easley, SC · Pickens County
Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement
This disclosure explains the conditions for a property owner to build or improve a one- or two-family residence under an exemption and is filed by the owner with the register of deeds.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Easley · Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- municipal-documents.s3.amazonaws.com
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 statement explains that an owner-builder must supervise construction, use the residence for their own occupancy, and comply with applicable laws, ordinances, zoning rules, and inspections. The form says the owner must promptly file notice with the register of deeds stating that the residence was constructed by the owner as an unlicensed builder. It is for owners applying for a permit under the described exemption.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a permit under the owner-builder exemption and constructing a one- or two-family residence for their own use and occupancy needs this statement.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment and a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the owner named in the acknowledgment signs and swears to or affirms the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement from the City of Easley.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the property address, tax map number, and owner information, and review the statement before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm the filing office will accept the notarized form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to or affirm the statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Register of Deeds
Follow the city or register of deeds instructions to file the required public-record notice.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Easley. 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 owner-builder disclosure?
- Fill in the property address, tax map number, and owner information. Sign and swear to or affirm the statement before a notary, then follow the filing instructions from the city or register of deeds.
- Do I need to file this statement with the register of deeds?
- The form says the owner must promptly file a public-record notice with the register of deeds stating that the residence was constructed by the owner as an unlicensed builder.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- South Carolina has not authorized remote online notarization by its own notaries. A commissioned online notary may perform a notarization under the law of the jurisdiction where it is made; ask the city or filing office whether it will accept the notarized form.
- How do I submit the notarized statement?
- The form calls for filing with the register of deeds. Recording may be available through e-recording where supported, often through a title company; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement in other South Carolina cities
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