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State regulations require a permit holder to complete work within five years from the date of permit issuance. However, SCDES BCM may extend this five-year period upon showing of good cause indicating that due diligence toward completion of the work has been made, evidenced by significant work progress. The permit holder must apply for an extension in ePermitting prior to the permit's expiration date. Permits which have expired may not be extended. If an extension is granted, work should continue and be completed as expeditiously as possible.

Transfers

A permit may be transferred if the permit is still active. The permit holder must apply for a transfer in ePermitting. Both parties are required to sign this form (D-3900). Once the application is complete, the Department will transfer the permit to the new permittee and the new permit holder will be responsible for all conditions prescribed under the original permit. 

Applying for a Permit Extension or Transfer

  1. Please visit ePermitting to apply online via the BCM Permit Change Form (Amendments, Transfers, Extensions). An ePermitting account and an active, existing permit will be required to apply for extensions and transfers. The applicant will need to have access to the existing permitted site in ePermitting to start the BCM Permit Change Form (Amendments, Transfers, Extensions). If you need assistance, use the BCM Project Manager Finder App to locate the Critical Area Permitting Project Manager for your region.  
  2. A non-refundable administrative application fee is required for permit extensions and transfers. ($100 for major permit extensions and transfers and $25 for minor permit extensions and transfers). This fee may be paid electronically via ePermitting or paid by check payable to SCDES BCM.
  3. For Permit Transfers, the following documents will be required as part of the application:
    1. An Affidavit of Ownership or Control form must be completed, signed and notarized and include one of the following: 1) legal description and/or copy of the certified plat of the property or 2) a certified copy of the deed, lease, easement, or other instrument under which the applicant claims title, or permission from the owner of the property to carry out the proposed activity.
    2. The signed form (D-3900) with both the permittee, and the new property owner’s signature must be uploaded.
  4. For Permit Extensions, applicants must provide photo documentation that showcases significant work towards completion of the permit has been achieved.

Contact

SCDES BCM staff are available to assist property owners. If you suspect authorization may be required for your activity, or if you have questions related to authorization requirements, please contact SCDES BCM’s Critical Area Permitting Division at (843) 953-0200, or visit the Project Manager Finder Application to find contact information for project managers by geographic area.