State Information for South Carolina
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South Carolina Notary Requirements and Information
South Carolina Notary Commission Qualifications
Notary applicants must:
be registered to vote;
be able to read and write English;
submit an application with no significant misstatement or omission of fact.
How to Apply to Become a South Carolina Notary
See detailed information including applicable fees, on the website of the South Carolina Secretary of State: https://sos.sc.gov/services-and-filings/notaries
Governor - appoints notaries.
Secretary of State - maintains records, regulates.
Term of Office
10 year term.
Notary Education and/or Exam Requirement
Not required.
Notary Bond Requirement
Not required.
Notary Recordbook (Journal) Requirement
Not required.
Notary Seal Requirement
Ink stamp or embossing seal strongly encouraged, paper notarial acts. Notary must have a seal of office, but SC law also allows for omission of the seal on a notarial certificate if the Notarys official title is affixed below his/her signature. Acceptable forms of title include Notary Public, South Carolina; South Carolina Notary Public.
Authorized Duties
Take acknowledgments and proofs of execution;
administer oaths and affirmations;
execute jurats;
execute a signature witnessing;
execute verifications.
Any other acts authorized by law such as solemnize marriages and execute protests.
Contact Information for the State of South Carolina
State of South Carolina Notary Website
https://sos.sc.gov/services-and-filings/notaries
State of South Carolina Notary Manual
https://sos.sc.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/Mail%20In%20Service/Notaries/Notary%20Public%20Reference%20Manual%202019.pdf
State of South Carolina Notary FAQs
https://sos.sc.gov/faqs-about-notaries-public
State of South Carolina Online Notary Search
https://search.scsos.com/notaries
Phone Number
(803) 734-2512
Mailing Address
Secretary of State
Attn: Notary Division
1205 Pendleton St, Suite 525
Columbia, SC 29201
Apostilles, Certifications and Authentications Information
Phone Number
(803) 734-2512
Further Information
https://sos.sc.gov/services-and-filings/apostilles
Information on this page is provided with the understanding that the user is solely responsible for his/her knowledge of notarial law, procedures and practices. The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. All information is subject to change without notice and therefore is provided as is, free of warranty of any kind. Last updated August 2020.
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