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Key Facts: South Carolina Notary Exam

10 years

South Carolina notary commission term

S.C. Code 26-1-10

$5.00

Maximum fee per notarial act for a paper notary

S.C. Code 26-1-100

$0

Surety bond required in South Carolina

SC Secretary of State Notary Public Reference Manual

No state exam

South Carolina does not require a written exam for a regular notary commission

SC Secretary of State notary requirements

Not permitted

Remote online notarization for South Carolina notaries (signer must personally appear)

S.C. Code Title 26; Electronic Notary Public Act (2021)

$25

Application and renewal fee payable to the Secretary of State

S.C. Code 26-1-30

A South Carolina notary commission lasts ten years, is appointed by the Governor and issued by the Secretary of State, and requires no surety bond. The maximum fee is $5.00 per notarial act under S.C. Code 26-1-100, and the application fee is $25. There is no mandatory written state exam for a regular notary, signers must always personally appear, and remote online notarization is not permitted, though in-person electronic notarization is authorized under the 2021 Electronic Notary Public Act.

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1Who appoints notaries public in South Carolina?
A.The Governor
B.The Secretary of State
C.The county probate judge
D.The clerk of court
Explanation: Under S.C. Code Ann. Section 26-1-10, the Governor appoints notaries public from the qualified electors of the State, while the Secretary of State actually issues the commission. The appointment power rests with the Governor even though the Secretary of State administers the program.
2How long is a South Carolina notary public commission term?
A.4 years
B.6 years
C.10 years
D.Lifetime
Explanation: S.C. Code Ann. Section 26-1-10 provides that notaries are appointed to hold their offices for a term of ten years. This is one of the longest notary terms in the nation; most states use 4 years.
3Which state agency or official issues (commissions) a South Carolina notary public?
A.The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
B.The Secretary of State
C.The Lieutenant Governor
D.The Attorney General
Explanation: The South Carolina Secretary of State's Office issues and administers notary commissions under Title 26. After the Governor appoints and the county legislative delegation endorses, the Secretary of State issues the commission to the new notary.
4Which of the following is a qualification to become a notary public in South Carolina under Section 26-1-15?
A.Hold a college degree
B.Be a registered voter in South Carolina
C.Pass a state-administered notary exam
D.Be at least 21 years of age
Explanation: S.C. Code Ann. Section 26-1-15 requires an applicant to be a registered voter in South Carolina, be able to read and write English, and submit an application with no significant misstatement or omission of fact. Voter registration effectively confirms the applicant is at least 18, a U.S. citizen, and a South Carolina resident.
5Does South Carolina require an applicant to pass a written notary exam to receive a regular notary commission?
A.Yes, a 50-question exam administered by the Secretary of State
B.Yes, an online exam through an approved vendor
C.No, there is no mandatory state notary exam for regular notaries
D.Yes, but only for mobile notaries
Explanation: South Carolina is one of the least restrictive states and does not require a written exam or education course to obtain a regular notary commission. (Note: electronic notaries must complete an approved course and pass an exam under Section 26-2-30, but that is a separate registration.)
6Can a person who lives in Georgia but works in South Carolina become a South Carolina notary public?
A.Yes, if employed by a South Carolina business
B.Yes, if they register to vote in South Carolina
C.No, out-of-state residents cannot become South Carolina notaries
D.Yes, with a nonresident endorsement fee
Explanation: South Carolina law does not allow out-of-state residents to become South Carolina notaries public, even if they are employed within the State. An applicant must be a registered South Carolina voter, which requires South Carolina residency.
7What is the application fee for a new South Carolina notary commission (and for renewal)?
A.$10
B.$25
C.$50
D.$100
Explanation: Under S.C. Code Ann. Section 26-1-30, the fee for issuance or renewal of a notary commission is twenty-five dollars, made payable to the Secretary of State's Office. The same $25 fee applies to both new applications and renewals.
8After the Governor appoints and before the Secretary of State commissions a notary, who endorses the application?
A.The county legislative delegation
B.The county sheriff
C.Two practicing attorneys
D.The South Carolina Bar
Explanation: The applicant mails the application to the county legislative delegation office, which verifies voter registration and completes the endorsement section before forwarding it to the Secretary of State. If a county has no delegation office, the application goes to the South Carolina House of Representatives.
9Within how many days of being commissioned should a South Carolina notary enroll the commission with the clerk of court?
A.5 days
B.15 days
C.30 days
D.60 days
Explanation: Under S.C. Code Ann. Section 26-1-50, a notary should enroll the commission with the clerk of court in the county where the notary resides within 15 days of being commissioned. There is no statutory penalty for late enrollment, but it remains a legal requirement.
10Is a surety bond required to become a notary public in South Carolina?
A.Yes, a $10,000 bond
B.Yes, a $25,000 bond
C.No, a bond is not required
D.Yes, a $5,000 bond
Explanation: South Carolina notaries public are not required to be bonded. The Secretary of State and the notary manual confirm no surety bond is required, although errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance is recommended to protect the notary from personal liability.

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