South Carolina

 Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc.

Serving over a million notaries nationwide since 1940, we have been assisting notaries in South Carolina for many years and have everything you will need for your South Carolina notarial practice.

Legacy State Id: 
44
Eligibility: 
Be 18 years old or older.
Be a registered voter in South Carolina
Be able to read and write the English language.
Submit an application containing no significant misstatement or omission of fact.
Provisions: 
Notary Term
10 years.
Notary Bond
None required.
Errors & Omissions Insurance
Optional. Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc. strongly recommends that South Carolina notaries insure themselves against claims of negligence.
Notary Stamp/Notary Seal
Required. A embosser or rubber inked stamp.
Record Journal
None Required. It is strongly recommended by the South Carolina Secretary of State and Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc. that South Carolina notaries public record every notarial act in a notary record book.
State Filing Fee
A $25 filing fee is required for new and renewal notary applications.
Education/Testing
None Required.
Jurisdiction
Statewide.
Non-Residents
Not permitted.
Notary Commission Renewal
There are no automatic renewals or reminders. When reapplying, notaries must send their application at least 8-12 weeks prior to the commission expiration date. The renewal process is the same as the initial registration process, including the $25 fee.
Steps: 
Download and complete the South Carolina notary public application and mail it along with a filing fee to the County Delegation Office in your home county.
  • Continue here to download and complete the South Carolina notary public application.

Download and complete the application according to the instructions provided. If you are a first time notary, be sure to check "new" in the top right hand corner of the application. You must sign the application in the presence of a commissioned notary public.

The bottom portion of the application is be completed by your county delegation. Addresses for the legislation delegation are on the front of the application. 

Once you have completed the top portion of the application, attach a filing fee of $25.00 via check or money order made payable to "South Carolina Secretary of State." Mail the notary public application and filing fee to the County Delegation Office in your home county for the required signatures. Your delegation office will forward your application to the South Carolina Secretary of State's office.

Upon receipt of a properly executed application, the office of the South Carolina Secretary of State will mail your notary commission within one week.

Receive your notary commission information from the state and you will be able to order your notary supplies by fax, email, phone, mail or online.

Once you receive your notary commission information from the state you will be able to order your notary supplies. Contact us or proceed to the secure shopping store to complete your order.

Fax: 1-800-637-5992
Email: info@notarybonding.com
Phone: 1-800-366-8279
Mail To:
Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc.
Attn: South Carolina Notary Processing Department
550 Hulet Drive
Suite 105 
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

You are now authorized to begin your notarial duties.

Once you receive your notary supplies you will be ready to begin your duties as a notary public for the State of South Carolina..

State Bond Terms: 
10 Year Term / Not Applicable
State Stamp / Seal Requirements: 
Ink Stamp or Embossing Seal Required.
Public Records URL: 
http://publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/SouthCarolina.htm
State Store Name: 
Notary Service and Bonding Agency, Inc.
Allow Faxed Applications: 
Allowed
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