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How to Become a Notary in South Carolina
Quick Facts
Minimum Age
Residency Required
Yes
Education Required
No
Exam Required
No
No
Background Check Required
Bond Requirement
No
Commission Term
10 years
Journal Required
No
Stamp Requirement
Yes
Last updated
August , 2025
Steps to Become a Notary in South Carolina
Education:
Not required.
Education Final:
No training is required.
Exam:
No exam is required
Exam Final:
No exam is required.
Background Check Final:
No background check is required
Bond:
A notary bond is not required in South Carolina to become a notary public or to renew your notary public commission.
Bond Final:
No bond is required
Applictation Final:
Yes, application and a fee required
Order Supplies Final:
Stamp Required
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South Carolina Secretary of State
Notary Public Section
South Carolina notaries public are appointed by the governor and commissioned by the secretary of state.
- South Carolina Secretary of State Notary Public Division
- 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525
- Columbia
- SC
- 29201
- 803-734-2512
- https://sos.sc.gov/services-and-filings/notaries
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