how to become a notary in sc

To become a notary public in South Carolina, the main steps are:

1. Be a registered voter in South Carolina, at least 18 years old, able to read and write English, a U.S. citizen and resident of SC, with no disqualifying criminal or mental incompetence status.
2. Complete the South Carolina Notary Public Application form, which includes providing your voter registration number.
3. Have the application notarized by another notary (not yourself).
4. Pay a $25 application fee and submit your application to your county legislative delegation office (addresses are on the application).
5. Wait for the application approval and commission issuance, which can take 2-12 weeks.
6. Once commissioned, file your notary commission certificate with your county clerk and pay a $10 filing fee.
7. Purchase your official South Carolina notary stamp.

No formal training or exam is required by the state, but training is highly recommended to understand notary laws and liabilities. The commission is issued by the Secretary of State after verification by the county delegation. These are the core requirements and application steps to become a notary in South Carolina.