Just a couple months ago, our world changed as COVID-19 spread and social distancing became the norm.  Schools, businesses, and even churches transitioned to operating online in order to protect…

launches new website…

On April 3, 2020, the South Carolina Supreme Court issued an Order authorizing the remote administration of oaths for hearings and depositions. The full text of the Order is found here:…

COLUMBIA, SC -- As more people experience economic hardship resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages South Carolinians to still give from…

Organization violated prior court order barring it from soliciting in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC) -- Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that the South Carolina…

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(Columbia, SC) – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the Angels of 2019. Ten Angels as…

(COLUMBIA, SC) -South Carolina joins state charities regulators across the country, the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO) and the Federal Trade Commission to…

(Columbia, SC) – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards.

Every year…

These seminars will address state laws governing the duties and responsibilities of notaries.

(COLUMBIA, SC) - Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering eight free regional…

The settlement will benefit legitimate cancer programs

(COLUMBIA, SC) - South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that $2.5 million will be distributed to…

Columbia, S.C. – September 19, 2019 – Secretary of State Mark Hammond is proud to announce the agency’s recently redesigned website, www.sos.sc.gov. The new…

Columbia, S.C. – September 19, 2019 – Secretary of State Mark Hammond is proud to announce the agency’s recently redesigned website, www.sos.sc.gov. The new…