Become a South Carolina Notary

Click here for South Carolina Notary Requirements

18 years of age
U. S. citizen
State resident and registered voter declaring a county or precinct
Must read, write and understand English
Not be under court order declaring mental incompetence
Not imprisoned for crime conviction
Not been convicted of felony or offense against election laws or, if previously
convicted, have served an entire sentence including probation or parole, or have
received a conviction pardon
Not had a Notary commission revoked

Become A South Carolina Notary in 3 Steps:

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Obtain Your State-Required Seal and Recommended Supplies

The NNA will provide everything you need to become a Notary in South Carolina including your official seal stamp, state-recommended journal and supplies.

Complete your South Carolina Notary application

To become a Notary in South Carolina, you must follow the directions and fully complete the application on the South Carolina Secretary of State website. Print and sign your name exactly as you would like your commission to be issued.

Become a South Carolina Notary Public

To complete the process of becoming a South Carolina Notary, fax a copy of your Commission Certificate that you received from the state to 1-800-833-1211 in order to receive your official seal or send a copy to National Notary Association, Notary Seal Processing, 9350 De Soto Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311-4926.

Download a Checklist to become a South Carolina Notary Public.