Quick Facts
Commission Term
10 years
Bond
$500
Application Fee
$25
Issuing Authority
South Carolina Secretary of State
Journal
OptionalTraditionalMandatoryRON
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
Authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
— Not authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
Authorized
Marriage Solemnization
Authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
Authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
South Carolina authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- South Carolina notaries have 10-year commission term (longer than most states)
- South Carolina is one of only a few states (FL, ME, MO, MT, NV, SC, TN) authorizing notaries to solemnize marriages
- No statutory fee cap for marriage ceremonies - notaries may charge reasonable fee as agreed
- $500 surety bond required (relatively low compared to many states)
- RON authorized effective July 1, 2019 under S.C. Code ยง 26-3-10 et seq. (Remote Notarization Act)
Regulatory Authority
South Carolina Secretary of State
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