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Certifications by Elected or Appointed Officials

  • The Secretary of State’s Office can verify the signature of any elected or appointed official whose signature is filed with the Office.  
  • Certified copies of documents obtained from the county must bear the original signature of the elected official of that office or authorized deputies and staff.
  • If the county officer is not elected, appointed, or authorized by an elected or appointed official, the signature must be notarized.

SC Secretary of State's Office
1205 Pendleton Street
Suite 525
Columbia, SC 29201