SC
Notary services in South Carolina
RON authorized No marriage solemnization Copy cert restricted VIN verification N/A
Jurisdiction overview
Remote online (RON)
Authorized
Marriage solemnization
Not permitted
Copy certification
Restricted
VIN verification
Not specified
Listed notaries
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Services available in South Carolina
Core Notarial Acts
from $10
from $10
from $10
from $10
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON only
from $25
Real Estate & Mortgage
from $150
from $200
from $25
from $15
from $150
from $15
Legal Documents
from $25
from $25
from $25
from $25
from $25
Travel & Immigration
from $15
from $15
from $20
from $20
Business & Corporate
from $25
from $25
from $25
Medical & Healthcare
from $25
from $25
from $15
Specialty Services
from $50
from $100
from $50
Services with restrictions in South Carolina
Copy Certification
Copy certification by notaries is prohibited or severely restricted in South Carolina. Vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates) may never be copy certified by a notary in any state.
Marriage Solemnization
Marriage solemnization by notaries is not authorized in South Carolina under state law.
Notary requirements & rules
Audio-Video Requirements
Real-time two-way audio-visual communication required Mandatory
The signer and notary must be able to communicate simultaneously by sight and sound through an electronic device at the time of the notarial act.
Source: UETA Model RON Act § 11
RON session must be recorded and retained Mandatory
The notary or RON platform must retain a recording of the complete audio-visual session for a minimum of 5 years from the date of the notarial act.
Source: UETA Model RON Act § 16
Bond & Insurance
SC - E&O insurance
Optional.
Source: SC Secretary of State
SC - Surety bond
No surety bond is required.
Source: SC Secretary of State
Commission & Licensing
SC - Application and legislative endorsement Mandatory
Complete the Secretary of State Notary Public Application; sign the Oath of Notary Public before an existing notary (your signature is notarized); mail to your county legislative delegation office (or the House of Representatives) for legislative endorsement, which forwards it to the Secretary of State.
Source: SC Secretary of State
SC - Commission term Mandatory
Ten (10) years.
Source: SC Secretary of State
SC - Eligibility: English language Mandatory
Must be able to read and write English.
Source: SC Code 26-1-15
SC - Eligibility: Registered voter Mandatory
Must be a registered voter in South Carolina (which implies being at least 18, a U.S. citizen, and a South Carolina resident).
Source: SC Code 26-1-15 / SC Secretary of State
SC - Eligibility: Truthful application Mandatory
The application must contain no significant misstatement or omission of fact; applicant must be of good character.
Source: SC Code 26-1-15 / SC Secretary of State
Commission Requirements
SC - Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Confirm current South Carolina RON registration requirements with the SC Secretary of State before relying on RON.
Source: SC Secretary of State
Fees & Compensation
SC - Application fee Mandatory
$25 statutory filing fee, payable to the SC Secretary of State.
Source: SC Secretary of State
Identity Proofing
Two-factor identity verification for RON Mandatory
Remote online notarization requires credential analysis of a government-issued photo ID AND knowledge-based authentication (KBA) with a passing score of at least 80% on 5 questions within 2 attempts.
Source: UETA Model RON Act § 14
Journal Requirements
Electronic journal permitted for RON Mandatory
A notary performing remote online notarization may maintain the required journal in electronic form provided it is tamper-evident and accessible for the required retention period.
Source: UETA Model RON Act § 17
Seal & Certificate Requirements
SC - Notary seal Mandatory
An ink stamp or embossing seal is used; SC permits omitting the seal on a certificate if the official title is affixed below the signature.
Source: SC Secretary of State / ASN
Training & Education
SC - Education / exam
No education, training, or exam is required; the Secretary of State recommends familiarity with notary law.
Source: SC Secretary of State