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Mark Hammond

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Hammond Receives Medallion Award from National Association of Secretaries of State

Mon, 07/24/2017
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond was honored recently for his service to his colleagues at the 2017 Summer…

Secretary of State Offers Free Notary Public Seminars Across South Carolina

Fri, 06/02/2017
(COLUMBIA, SC) — Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering seven free regional notary public seminars this summer and fall for all South Carolina…

Comporium Incorporated Recognized as a Centennial Business

Wed, 05/17/2017
Secretary Hammond honors domestic businesses that have been on file with the Office 100+ years. (ROCK HILL, SC) -- Today Secretary of State Mark…

Builders Supply Company Recognized as a Centennial Business

Wed, 05/17/2017
Secretary Hammond honors domestic businesses that have been on file with the Office 100+ years. (LANCASTER, SC) -- Today Secretary of State Mark…

South Carolina Online Business Filings System Launches

Wed, 02/22/2017
More than 150 official business filings can now be filed online through Secretary of State's Office. (COLUMBIA, SC)– Secretary of State Mark…